S. 1168: Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-12 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-27):
Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of ultrasound tests performed at a beneficiary's home. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide for separate payments for portable ultrasound services in the same manner and to the same extent as for portable X-ray services.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| John Boozman | R AR 2025-05-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1168 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1168?
S. 1168 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1168 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).