H.R. 3164: Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-01 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-21 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-05-01):
Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
This bill provides for permanent coverage under Medicare of certain pharmacist services.
Specifically, the bill provides for permanent coverage of testing and treatment services provided by pharmacists relating to (1) COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat); and (2) other public health needs in relation to a declared public health emergency. (Similar authorities were temporarily granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency.) Such services must be provided in accordance with the applicable state laws governing pharmacists' scope of practice.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bradley Scott Schneider | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-05-01 |
| Diana Harshbarger | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-05-01 |
| Doris O. Matsui | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-01 |
| David Kustoff | R TN 2025-05-07 |
| Terri A. Sewell | D AL 2025-05-07 |
| Beth Van Duyne | R TX 2025-05-07 |
| Lloyd Doggett | D TX 2025-05-07 |
| Nicole Malliotakis | R NY 2025-05-07 |
| Juan Ciscomani | R AZ 2025-05-07 |
| Kevin Hern | R OK 2025-05-09 |
| John R. Moolenaar | R MI 2025-05-09 |
| Mike Carey | R OH 2025-05-09 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY 2025-05-20 |
| Sharice Davids | D KS 2025-05-20 |
| Angie Craig | D MN 2025-05-20 |
| Lori Trahan | D MA 2025-05-20 |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | D DC 2025-05-20 |
| Rudy Yakym III | R IN 2025-05-20 |
| Mike Bost | R IL 2025-05-20 |
| Richard McCormick | R GA 2025-05-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3164 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3164?
H.R. 3164 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3164 are available on congress.gov.
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