Rokita Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Indiana Medical Device Jobs

Statement

Representative Todd Rokita released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to fund the federal government, delay Obamacare for one year, and repeal Obamacare's medical device tax that has directly eliminated Hoosier jobs since it was enacted this year. The resolution passed the House with bipartisan support.

"The House has acted to responsibly fund the federal government and have compromised by asking for a one-year delay on Obamacare. The President and his administration knows this law is a train wreck because he has delayed so many parts of it and issued waivers to over 1,200 entities, including unions. This delay should not be a problem. Real leaders lead, ego has no place in this debate," Rokita said.

"Furthermore, our legislation repeals the harmful medical device tax which has cost Indiana countless jobs since it was enacted earlier this year. We must stand up for Hoosier jobs and the medical device industry. I call on Harry Reid and President Obama to act and help Indiana's economy by compromising with the House of Representatives."

Earlier today, Rep. Todd Rokita appeared on Disrupt with Karen Finney on MSNBC to talk about the legislation. To watch the appearance, click here.

Indiana's Medical Device Industry has been an ardent supporter of legislation to repeal the harmful task, which Rokita has voted for several times since 2011. The Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council released the following statement today in support of repealing the tax.

"The hundreds of medical device companies of Indiana are grateful for the inclusion of the medical device tax (MDT) repeal in the Continuing Resolution. Indiana is an international leader in medical device manufacturing, and the repeal of the medical device tax especially will allow the newer and smaller companies to continue the production of innovative life-saving and life-enhancing products," stated Peggy Welch, the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council Executive Director. "The repeal will also help Indiana to retain and create quality, good-wage middle-class jobs. The MDT repeal is a multi-layer win, and we are hopeful that this provision will continue its ride on the CR until the very end."

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