To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by James P. McGovern DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Health.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
8 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Ayanna Pressley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Janice D. Schakowsky DDemocrat | |
| Suzan K. DelBene DDemocrat | |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton DDemocrat | |
| Eugene Simon Vindman DDemocrat | |
| Mike Quigley DDemocrat | |
| Ro Khanna DDemocrat | |
| Rashida Tlaib DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Ways and Means Committee (House)Referred To, February 12, 2026
- Energy and Commerce Committee (House)Referred To, February 12, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 7546.