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HOUSE 1948116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019

Last Action
3/29/2019

Actions

  • 2019-03-29Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2019-03-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2019-03-28Referred 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.
  • 2019-03-28Referred 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.
  • 2019-03-28Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E366)
  • 2019-03-28Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-28 (00)

Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019

This bill includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)

Cosponsors (20)

  • Earl Carter (R-GA)
  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA)
  • Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)
  • Greg Gianforte (R-MT)
  • Doris Matsui (D-CA)
  • PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
  • David Cicilline (D-RI)
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI)
  • Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
  • EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)
  • Cathy Rodgers (R-WA)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
  • George Holding (R-NC)
  • Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
  • G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
  • Filemon Vela (D-TX)

Subjects

  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Medicare
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