H.R. 3559 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005
H.R. 3559 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 28, 2005, sponsored by Dave Hobson with 151 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 151
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from awarding any contracts under the competitive durable medical equipment items and services acquisition program unless: (1) the quality standards have been implemented; and (2) the Secretary has received advice from the program oversight committee.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Hobson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 69 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Aug 5, 2005)
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