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H.R. 1634 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

HELLPP Act

H.R. 1634 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 17, 2023, sponsored by Bill Johnson with 77 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 17, 2023
Co-sponsors
77
Policy area
Health

What it does

Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or the HELLPP Act This bill adds podiatrists as covered physicians under the Medicaid program. Additionally, the bill revises certain documentation requirements related to Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Johnson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 28 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 17, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (Dec 17, 2024)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1634 (118th Congress): HELLPP Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-1634/hellpp-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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