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S. 984Became Law

Steve Gleason Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 30, 2015)

(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 generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.

What just happenedJul 30, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-40.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D4 R1 I
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  1. Jul 30, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-40.

  2. Jul 30, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-40.

  3. Jul 30, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 30, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 22, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 22, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 15, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 15, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5214)

  9. Jul 15, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5214)

  10. Jul 15, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 984.

  11. Jul 15, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5217)

  12. Jul 15, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 15, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.

  14. Jul 15, 2015DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jul 15, 2015Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jun 24, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-178, Part I.

    Ways and Means Committee
  17. Jun 24, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-178, Part I.

    Ways and Means Committee
  18. Jun 2, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  19. Jun 2, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  20. Apr 27, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  21. Apr 24, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  22. Apr 22, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Apr 22, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Apr 22, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    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.

  25. Apr 22, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  26. Apr 22, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  27. Apr 22, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2319; text as passed Senate: CR S2319)

  28. Apr 22, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2319; text as passed Senate: CR S2319)

  29. Apr 20, 2015Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.

  30. Apr 16, 2015Calendars

    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)

  31. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJul 30, 201549

(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 generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.

Passed House without amendmentJul 15, 201581

(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 generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.

Reported to House without amendment, Part IJun 24, 201528

(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 generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 22, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.

Introduced in SenateApr 16, 2015

Steve Gleason Act of 2015

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.

Payment for speech generating devices or accessories furnished during FY2015-FY2018 shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount.

Steve Gleason Act of 2015 — Informed