The House of Representatives has voted 283 – 132 to approve legislation (HR 184) that would permanently repeal the Affordable Care Act’s 2.3% excise tax on the sale of certain medical devices.  While a government funding bill approved by Congress in February 2018 blocked imposition of the tax in 2018 and 2019, permanent repeal has been a top priority of the medical technology industry.  It is uncertain, however, whether the Senate will take up the bill this year.