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H.R. 5849

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · September 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
September 29, 2023
Cosponsors (12)
1D 11R
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This bill would allow organizations operating mobile mammography vehicles to receive federal refunds on fuel excise taxes they pay. Mobile mammography vehicles are specially equipped vehicles that travel to patients to provide breast cancer screening services, particularly in areas with limited access to traditional imaging facilities. The legislation amends the tax code to either refund the federal motor fuel tax already paid on fuel used in these vehicles or exempt the fuel from the tax entirely. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment and does not specify any funding limitations or cap on refunds. This change is intended to reduce operating costs for mobile mammography providers and help them reach more patients, particularly in underserved communities.

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