S. 1173: Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
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. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-20 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-27):
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
This bill specifies certain requirements for private health insurers regarding coverage of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also covered under Medicare.
In particular, the bill specifies that insurers may not limit benefits, including limiting network composition, in a manner that will affect ESRD Medicare beneficiaries differently compared to others without ESRD. The bill additionally specifies that insurers are not required to include a particular renal dialysis provider or a particular number of such providers as part of their networks.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2025-09-11 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-10-01 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-10-29 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-12-18 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1173 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1173?
S. 1173 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1173 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).