To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.

# Summary of HR 7770: Hearing Aid Tax Credit **What the bill would do:** This bill would create a tax credit allowing people to deduct money from their income taxes when they purchase hearing aids. Essentially, if you buy hearing aids, you could reduce the amount of federal income tax you owe. **Who it affects:** The bill would benefit individuals and families who need hearing aids but may find them expensive (hearing aids can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars per pair).

It could indirectly affect hearing aid manufacturers and sellers as well, since it might increase demand for their products. **Current status:** HR 7770 is currently in committee, meaning it has been assigned to the appropriate congressional committee for review and discussion but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15) in the 119th Congress.