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- H.R.2925
H.R.2925: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 15, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (18 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 15, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 16, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 15, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 15, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 15, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| June 15, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |