H.R. 5513 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2006
H.R. 5513 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 25, 2006, sponsored by Joe Schwarz with 84 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 25, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 84
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to restore Medicare treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment that existed prior to the enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Schwarz (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 31 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 5, 2006)
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