A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025'', directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make specific adjustments to Medicare payments. The changes focus on items of durable medical equipment that were part of the 2021 round of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program. For certain areas, the Secretary must implement a specific transition rule through December 31, 2025. Additionally, the bill delays the implementation of a different regulation until January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The adjustment to Medicare DMEPOS payment rates benefits seniors who rely on Medicare for medical equipment.
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill supports the provision of durable medical equipment which is essential for people with disabilities.
- Scored +3
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill provides stability for Medicare benefits which are central to the financial and health security of retirees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Payment Rate Stability: By directing the Secretary to implement a transition rule for items and services in areas other than rural or noncontiguous areas through December 31, 2025, the bill provides a specific regulatory path for Medicare payments. This is found in Section 2(a).
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Delayed Regulation Implementation: The bill prevents the implementation of a specific regulation until January 1, 2026, which affects all areas. This provides a period of time before that specific rule takes effect. This is found in Section 2(b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill supports the provision of durable medical equipment which is essential for people with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides stability for Medicare benefits which are central to the financial and health security of retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The adjustment to Medicare DMEPOS payment rates benefits seniors who rely on Medicare for medical equipment. Would business owners be better off under this? — Durable medical equipment providers may benefit from more stable Medicare payment rules. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill may help stabilize the availability and affordability of essential medical equipment for low-income Medicare users.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill adjusts payment rates for durable medical equipment under Medicare, providing relief for coverage continuity. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By adjusting DMEPOS payment rates, the bill helps maintain access to necessary medical equipment for Medicare beneficiaries.
- 8/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan