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H.R. 879 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
198 members · Left 94 · Center 26 · Right 78 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. (R-NC) (Introduced 01/31/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.48 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 198 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/31/2025 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. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/31/2025)
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
This bill increases certain payment adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
119 HR 879 IH: Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 879IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Ms. Schrier, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Ruiz, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. Bera, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Harris of Maryland, and Mr. McCormick) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025.
2.Increasing support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes (a)In generalSection 1848(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(t)) is amended— (1)in the header, by striking 2024 and inserting 2025; and (2)in paragraph (1)— (A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and inserting 2021 through 2025; (B)in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (C)in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and (D)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F)such services furnished on or after April 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2026, by 6.62 percent.. (b)Conforming amendmentSection 1848(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V)) is amended by striking 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 and inserting any of years 2021 through 2025.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Health
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