Bill · H.R. 10147· House(119-HR-10147)
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.
- Introduced
- 8/24/2026
- Last activity
- 8/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Carol Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. It seeks to establish a new subheading in chapter 39 specifically for silicone prosthetic breast forms for use with mastectomy brassieres. Additionally, it creates a new subheading in chapter 90 for mastectomy brassieres. These changes are intended to apply to goods entered for consumption on or after January 1, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would women be better off under this?+7
Directly benefits women through more affordable access to post-mastectomy medical goods.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Reduces costs for essential medical items which can disproportionately benefit low-income consumers.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Reduces costs for essential medical goods through duty-free trade with specific partners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Silicone prosthetic breast forms: The bill establishes a new subheading (3926.20.61) that provides a "Free" special rate of duty for these items when coming from specific countries, which could benefit women who are breast cancer survivors (Section 1).
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Mastectomy brassieres: The bill establishes a new subheading (9021.10.60) that provides a "Free" special rate of duty for these items from certain countries (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Imported goods from certain countries: For silicone prosthetic breast forms (3926.20.61), a 25% duty rate still applies to certain countries not listed under the "Free" special rate (Section 1).
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Imported goods from certain countries: For mastectomy brassieres (9021.10.60), a 90% duty rate applies to countries not included in the list of those receiving the "Free" special rate (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3Improves International Alliances+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 8/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama