S. 518 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Lymphedema Treatment Act
S. 518 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 14, 2019, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Lymphedema Treatment Act 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.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 27 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Feb 14, 2019)
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- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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