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H.R.1919: Steve Gleason Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 4, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (28 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Steve Gleason Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 4, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 24, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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April 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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April 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) |