Healthcare
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S 984 - 114Steve Gleason Act of 2015
Became Public Law No: 114-40.
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Summary
49 Public Law Aug 5, 2015
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
81 Passed House without amendment Jul 22, 2015
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
28 Reported to House without amendment, Part I Jun 30, 2015
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
00 Introduced in Senate Apr 28, 2015
Steve Gleason Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. Payment for speech generating devices or accessories furnished during FY2015-FY2018 shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount.
82 Passed Senate without amendment Apr 23, 2015
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2015
Signed by President.
Jul 30, 2015
Signed by President.
Jul 30, 2015
Became Public Law No: 114-40.
Jul 30, 2015
Became Public Law No: 114-40.
Jul 22, 2015
Presented to President.
Jul 22, 2015
Presented to President.
Jul 15, 2015
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Jul 15, 2015
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Jul 15, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
Jul 15, 2015
Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 15, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5217)
Jul 15, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 984.
Jul 15, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5214)
Jul 15, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5214)
Jul 15, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-178, Part I.
Jun 24, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-178, Part I.
Jun 2, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 2, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 27, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 22, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2319; text as passed Senate: CR S2319)
Apr 22, 2015
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2319; text as passed Senate: CR S2319)
Apr 22, 2015
Received in the House.
Apr 22, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 22, 2015
Referred 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.
Apr 22, 2015
Referred 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.
Apr 20, 2015
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
Apr 16, 2015
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2015
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2284-2285)
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