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HOUSE 3630117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Lymphedema Treatment Act

Last Action
11/17/2022

Actions

  • 2022-11-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2022-11-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2022-11-17On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 485). (text: 11/14/2022 CR H8469)
  • 2022-11-17Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 13 (Roll no. 485).
  • 2022-11-17Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8576-8577)
  • 2022-11-14At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2022-11-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3630.
  • 2022-11-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8469-8471)
  • 2022-11-14Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2022-07-22Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 336.
  • 2022-07-22Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
  • 2022-07-22Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
  • 2022-07-22Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-430, Part I.
  • 2022-07-22Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-430, Part I.
  • 2022-07-13Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-11-17 (53)

Lymphedema Treatment Act

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments and other approved items that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Earl Carter (R-GA)
  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Terri Sewell (D-AL)
  • DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
  • Andy Levin (D-MI)
  • ROBERT ADERHOLT (R-AL)
  • Cynthia Axne (D-IA)
  • A. Ferguson (R-GA)
  • Joe Wilson (R-SC)
  • John Joyce (R-PA)
  • Anthony Brown (D-MD)
  • Marie Newman (D-IL)
  • ADAM SMITH (D-WA)
  • Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
  • Susan Wild (D-PA)
  • Deborah Ross (D-NC)
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
  • Brendan Boyle (D-PA)

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Medicare
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