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H.R.4229: Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 3, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
158 (37 Democrats, 121 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Access Act of 2017 or the Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017 This bill: (1) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to delay by one year the full implementation of new Medicare payment rates for durable medical equipment, and (2) revises a Medicare budget-neutrality requirement related to oxygen. Under current law, the CMS may establish separate payment classes under Medicare for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 2, 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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| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) |