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H.R. 1948

Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019

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.)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9](D-IL)Sponsor
386 cosponsors227 D159 R
386cosponsors2committees7actions1related bills3subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Ways and Means CommitteeHealth Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    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
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    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
  5. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E366)

  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019 — Informed