S. 1643: Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services 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 | 2025-05-07 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-07 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-02 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-07):
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
This bill extends a specialized rate increase for Medicare payment of ground ambulance services in rural areas until January 1, 2028, and provides for a higher rate increase for services furnished between October 1, 2025, and January 1, 2028.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-05-07 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-07 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-07 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-05-07 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-05-07 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN 2025-05-12 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH 2025-05-12 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-05-22 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA 2025-06-02 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK 2025-06-04 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS 2025-06-11 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-07-08 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY 2025-07-23 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-07-23 |
| John Boozman | R AR 2025-07-28 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT 2025-09-03 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM 2025-11-04 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR 2025-12-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1643 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1643?
S. 1643 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1643 are available on congress.gov.
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