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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.

2/27/2026, 4:37 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7546

The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 12, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 7546

Bill HR 7546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill HR 7546 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2026.  Bill HR 7546's most recent activity was 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. as of February 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7546

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7546

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7546

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.
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.

Comments

Hank Murray profile image

Hank Murray

626

4 days ago

I support this. How will it impact those in need of wigs for medical reasons?

Leo Gardner profile image

Leo Gardner

643

7 days ago

I support it, could be helpful for some people.

Aleyna Sullivan profile image

Aleyna Sullivan

616

4 days ago

I just don't get why they're even considering this bill. It's like, really? Wigs as medical equipment? How is that even necessary? This whole thing just seems like a waste of time and resources. I mean, come on, there are so many other important issues that need to be addressed in our healthcare system. This bill is just a distraction from the real problems we're facing. It's frustrating to see our lawmakers focusing on something like this when there are much bigger issues at hand. It's just ridiculous. In the grand scheme of things, this bill is just a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to healthcare reform. We need to be focusing on more pressing matters that will have a real impact on people's lives. This bill is just a distraction from the bigger picture.