HR 3790 · 111th Congress · Health

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner.

Introduced 2009-10-13· Sponsored by Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2009-10-14)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans
Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25]NY
Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]MO
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]PA
Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4]PA
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20]FL
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16]OH
Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]FL
Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]NC
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]OH
Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]FL
Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]PA
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]FL
Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]OH
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]IA
Rep. Austria, Steve [R-OH-7]OH
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]FL
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA