S. 497 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Lymphedema Treatment Act
S. 497 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 2, 2017, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 66 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
- Mar 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as 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.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Mar 2, 2017)
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