A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 44 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The ARC Act of 2025 aims to amend the Social Security Act to cover peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening tests for at-risk individuals. It targets those under Medicare and Medicaid to provide coverage without cost-sharing requirements. The bill establishes a PAD education program to inform the public and healthcare professionals about the disease and its risks. Additionally, it requires the development of quality measures to encourage treatments that prevent major amputations. The legislation also includes a pilot program to promote amputation prevention services through various medical centers.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides critical preventive screening coverage for beneficiaries aged 65 and older.
- Scored +7
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill provides significant healthcare benefits and cost-savings for Medicare-eligible seniors.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill increases access to essential PAD screenings by removing cost-sharing requirements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Screening: The bill provides coverage for PAD screening tests, such as ankle-brachial index testing and arterial duplex scans, to at-risk beneficiaries (Section 3).
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Financial Relief for At-Risk Individuals: Under the bill, Medicare and Medicaid coverage for these screenings will not require cost-sharing or deductibles (Section 3 and Section 4).
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Targeted Support for Vulnerable Populations: The education program is designed to reach at-risk populations to inform them about PAD and methods to reduce amputations (Section 2).
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Prevention of Serious Health Complications: By promoting screening and early detection, the bill aims to reduce the risks of heart attack, stroke, and amputation (Section 1 and Section 6).
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Improved Quality of Care: The establishment of quality measures is intended to encourage alternative treatments, such as revascularization, instead of major amputations (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Coverage Frequency: Medicare and Medicaid will not cover PAD screening tests if they are performed more frequently than the standards established by the Secretary (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides significant healthcare benefits and cost-savings for Medicare-eligible seniors. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides critical preventive screening coverage for beneficiaries aged 65 and older. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill removes cost-sharing requirements for Medicaid recipients seeking PAD screenings. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the higher risk of amputation disproportionately faced by African Americans. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides preventive care for populations noted to have higher risks of amputation. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides preventive care for populations noted to have higher risks of amputation. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Preventing amputations through early screening helps prevent long-term physical disability.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill increases access to essential PAD screenings by removing cost-sharing requirements. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes funding for a national PAD education program through the CDC. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill expands Medicaid coverage to include PAD screening tests for at-risk individuals. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill expands Medicare coverage to include PAD screening tests for at-srisk beneficiaries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill targets populations that the text notes are disproportionately affected by PAD-related amputations. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By removing cost-sharing for medical screenings, the bill reduces the financial burden on low-income beneficiaries.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill promotes cost-effective screenings to prevent expensive medical complications.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 3/11/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 1/9/2025
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Raúl GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Stacey PlaskettDemocrat · Virgin Islands
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey