Floor SpeechNeutral2026-02-12

Sponsored: 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.

James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
DMA-2 · Representative
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On 2026-02-12, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) delivered a floor speech titled "Sponsored: To Amend Title XVIII Of The Social Security Act To Provide Coverage For Wigs As Durable Medical Equipment Und" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered Social Security.

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James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. 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.
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