H.R. 4438 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2023
H.R. 4438 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 30, 2023, sponsored by Maria Elvira Salazar with 59 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
- Jun 30, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2023 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of treatment for alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency (a protein deficiency that raises the risk of lung and other diseases). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of at-home augmentation therapy for beneficiaries with emphysema as a result of severe hereditary AAT deficiency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2024)
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