H.R. 1845 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007
H.R. 1845 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 29, 2007, sponsored by John Tanner with 168 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 168
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007 - 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
John Tanner (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 98 Democrats, 70 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 10, 2007)
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