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hr 9970 · 119th Congress · House

RESCUE Act of 2026

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The RESCUE Act of 2026 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments for ambulance services under Medicare. It introduces updates to payment schedules, requires data collection for air ambulance services, and mandates stakeholder consultations for future improvements. The bill focuses on aligning payments with actual service costs and enhancing transparency and accountability.

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No enforcement or oversight imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
Spends without a pay-for authorizes new spending with no stated offset or pay-for
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Cosponsors
11 current · 11 total
Actions
3
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0
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2026-07-27Referred 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.
2026-07-27Introduced in House
2026-07-27Introduced in House
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2026-09-18 17:03:18.507+00
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2026-07-27
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