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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.

3/10/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7877

H.R. 7877, introduced in the 119th Congress on March 9, 2026, aims to compel the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a demonstration program that would assess the obligatory inclusion of wound care treatment for epidermolysis bullosa under the Medicaid program.

Current Status of Bill HR 7877

Bill HR 7877 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2026. Bill HR 7877 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2026.  Bill HR 7877's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7877

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7877

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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.
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.

Comments

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Amirah Maxwell

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18 hours ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It might cost too much money and I'm not sure if it will really help people with epidermolysis bullosa. I'm worried about how this could impact Medicaid in the long run.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7877

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