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H.R. 1616 (119th)

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

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Introduced

26 February 2025

Last action

26 February 2025 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

31 July 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 26 February 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 2025

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

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