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Judy Chu (D-CA)

Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

H.R. 1667 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 26 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025" aims to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for acupuncturist services under the Medicare program. This bill would recognize qualified acupuncturist services as a covered benefit. It defines a qualified acupuncturist as a licensed professional or a physician authorized to perform the service under State law. The legislation also establishes specific payment rules and billing procedures for these services. These changes would apply to services provided after a period of 270 days following the bill's enactment.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill directly benefits seniors by providing Medicare coverage for acupuncture services.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Retirees utilizing Medicare will benefit from the inclusion of acupuncture in their coverage.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    It expands healthcare access for Medicare beneficiaries by covering acupuncture services.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.