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H.R. 7546

Referred to Committee

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2/12/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

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.

2/12/2026 • House

Summary

This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.

Introduced in House • 2/12/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

9
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Democrat • MA-2

Sponsored 2/12/2026

Cosponsors (8)

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Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

D-MA-7

Joined 2/12/2026

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Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

D-WA-1

Joined 6/8/2026

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Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

D-IL-5

Joined 8/20/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 12, 2026

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.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/12/2026

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors8

Sources and method

· Record updated Oct 2, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Oct 2, 2026 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 4:12 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Feb 12, 2026 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 4:12 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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