House vote: H.R. 3630 // November 17, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Sponsor: JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments and other approved items that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 396 | 91.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 12 | 2.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.1% |