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House passes bill to increase access to high-tech manual wheelchairs

July 21, 2026HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives on July 20 passed H.R. 1703, a bill that would increase access to carbon fiber and titanium manual wheelchairs, by voice vote, AAHomecare and VGM Group have announced. The Choices for Increased Mobility Act now moves to the Senate, where there is a companion bill, S. 247. "This is an important milestone and brings this legislation one step closer to becoming law," said Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare. "For more...

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