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HR7877Referred to Committee

Shane DiGiovanna Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-09
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Greg Landsman
Greg Landsman
Democrat · OH · Representative
Votes with party: 92.3% (548 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/L000601

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-03-16
  • Brad Sherman (D-CA-32)· 2026-03-17
  • Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL-10)· 2026-03-17
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)· 2026-03-18
  • Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11)· 2026-04-02

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2535)

2026-03-17

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-03-09

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-03-09

Plain-English Summary

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill title "Shane DiGiovanna Act" is a proper name without descriptive language, and the subjects listed only indicate it relates to health policy generally. To provide a meaningful summary of what this bill would actually do, I would need access to the bill's text or more specific details about its provisions.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7877 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7877 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program to test mandatory coverage of treatment for wound care for epidermolysis bullosa under the Medicaid program. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2026 Mr. Landsman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program to test mandatory coverage of treatment for wound care for epidermolysis bullosa under the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shane DiGiovanna Act''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO TEST MANDATORY COVERAGE OF TREATMENT FOR WOUND CARE FOR EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall conduct a 2- year demonstration program under which items and services specified in subsection (b) furnished for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa are required to be included as medical assistance under a State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) for individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)). (b) Specified Items and Services.--For purposes of subsection (a), the items and services specified in this subsection are over-the- counter antihistamines, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiseptics, zinc oxide, antibiotic ointments, and necessary wound care supplies, including wound care dressings (inclusive of primary and secondary dressings), gauze, and bandage retainers. (c) Scope of Demonstration.--The Secretary shall conduct the demonstration program described in subsection (a) on a nationwide basis. (d) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the end of the demonstration program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on such program. Such report shall include the following: (1) An evaluation of the effect of such program on expenditures for treatment of individuals with epidermolysis bullosa under the Medicaid program (taking into account any such treatment avoided due to such program). (2) An analysis of health outcomes for such individuals compared to such outcomes before such program. (3) Any recommendations relating to how to prevent hospitalizations relating to epidermolysis bullosa. <all>
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