VGM Government Relations Supports HME Advocates

Published in Government Relations on May 18, 2022

VGM Government Relations is helping spread awareness of a variety of events held for members of Congress in their districts, all in order to support legislation that improves the HME industry. This includes events for Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on May 23 in Broken Bow, OK; Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) on May 25; and Rep. John Thune (R-SD) on June 29.

Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)

When: Monday May 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. CT
Where: Abendigo’s 10050 N US Hwy 259, Broken Bow, OK 74728

Rep. Mullin, who serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is running for U.S. Senate.

He is the lead Republican on HR6641, DMEPOS Relief Act of 2022. He is supporting the home medical equipment industry.

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Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

When: Wednesday, May 25, at noon CT
Where: Choice Medical  17 Windmill Cir. Abilene, TX 79606

Rep. Arrington serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, as well as the Rural and Underserved task force. He has had keen ear on issues within the home medical equipment industry, particularly those in rural areas of the country like his district.

RSVP for the event here.

To make a contribution, please click here.

Rep. John Thune (R-SD)

When: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. CT
Where: Sioux Falls, SD

Sen. Thune sits on the Senate Finance Committee, which has a hand in voting on healthcare legislation. Sen. Thune has been the lead Senator on many HME bills and is currently supporting the extension to the CARES Act, which would extend the current fee schedules until the end of the public health emergency.

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