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 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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.1919.

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 21, 2015
Referred to House Ways and Means
April 21, 2015
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
April 21, 2015

Introduced in the House by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)

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