HR10147FEDERALin_committee

Proposed bill eliminates tariffs on silicone breast prosthetics and mastectomy bras

Original title: To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the United States to establish a new subheading in chapter 39 for silicone prosthetics for women who are breast cancer survivors and a new subheading in chapter 90 for mastectomy bras.

August 24, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Aug 24, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This measure aims to lower the out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer survivors by removing federal import duties on essential post-mastectomy medical supplies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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breast cancer survivors

The bill creates specific tariff exemptions for medical products used by this group.

medical device importers

Importers of silicone prosthetics and mastectomy bras will no longer be required to pay duties on these specific items under the new subheadings.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill creates new duty-free s in the for silicone prosthetics and mastectomy bras used by breast cancer survivors. If passed, these medical items would be reclassified to exempt them from import taxes.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure aims to lower the out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer survivors by removing federal import duties on essential post-mastectomy medical supplies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bill make mastectomy bras cheaper?

By creating a new duty-free , the bill removes import taxes on these items, which is intended to reduce the cost for consumers.

What is the current status of this bill?

As of August 24, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Medical Necessity Tariff Exemption

The bill represents a shift toward using tariff classification to provide direct financial relief for specific patient populations.

breast cancer survivors

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Ways and Means“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

otherHarmonized Tariff Schedule“The federal document governing import tax rates.”Map →

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