H.R. 4229 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017
H.R. 4229 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Nov 2, 2017, sponsored by Cathy McMorris Rodgers with 158 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 158
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Access Act of 2017 or the Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017 This bill: (1) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to delay by one year the full implementation of new Medicare payment rates for durable medical equipment, and (2) revises a Medicare budget-neutrality requirement related to oxygen.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 121 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 2, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 3, 2017)
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