HR-2293 : Still Just a Bill


Protecting Access to Wheelchairs Act

This bill excludes specified wheelchairs and associated accessories from Medicare's competitive acquisition program (in which rates are set through a competitive bidding program rather than by an established fee schedule).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-04-12CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-04-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-04-12IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-04-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

John B. Larson [D] (CT-1)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Medicare
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