H.R. 621 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 621 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 22, 2007, sponsored by Tom Price with 143 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 143
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2007 - 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. Repeals the limitation of Medicare payment to the supplier for such equipment (including portable oxygen equipment) to 36 months of continuous use.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Price (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 63 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 2, 2007)
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