H.R. 3790 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
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.
H.R. 3790 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 13, 2009, sponsored by Kendrick Meek with 259 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 13, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 259
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kendrick Meek (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 155 Democrats, 104 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 13, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 14, 2009)
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