H.R. 7546
119th Congress
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.
4
Cosponsors
4
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
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.
12 February 2026·5 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 30 March 2026
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.
Timeline
4 actions
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.
12 February 2026 · IntroReferral
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.
12 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
4 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MACosponsors
- Democrat4100%
- Democrat:Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
- Democrat:Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]MA
Classification
Policy area
HealthCommittees
2
Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To12 Feb 2026
Ways and Means Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To12 Feb 2026
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 12 February 2026 to 4 on 9 June 2026.
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