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S.984: Steve Gleason Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) 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. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 30, 2015 |
Became Public Law No: 114-40. |
| July 30, 2015 |
Signed by President. |
| July 22, 2015 |
Presented to President.
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| July 15, 2015 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 15, 2015 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5214) |
| July 15, 2015 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 984.
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| July 15, 2015 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5217)
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| July 15, 2015 |
Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| July 15, 2015 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
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| July 15, 2015 |
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged. |
| June 24, 2015 |
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-178, Part I.
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| June 2, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| June 2, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 27, 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 22, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| April 22, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| April 22, 2015 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| April 22, 2015 |
Received in the House.
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| April 22, 2015 |
Voice Vote in the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2319; text as passed Senate: CR S2319) |
| April 20, 2015 |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure:CR S2284-2285)
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |