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S. 2373 (114th)

Lymphedema Treatment Act

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Introduced

8 December 2015

Last action

8 December 2015 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Maria Cantwell, Chuck Grassley, Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Patty Murray, Christopher Coons, Amy Klobuchar, Michael Bennet, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Tammy Baldwin, Thomas Tillis, Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Jeff Merkley, Roger Wicker, Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Joni Ernst, Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Richard Blumenthal, Sheldon Whitehouse, Ron Johnson, Tom Cotton, John Boozman, Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)

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Timeline

  1. 8 December 2015

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 December 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

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