S. 1805: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes 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 | 2025-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-19 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-16 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-19):
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.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA 2025-09-02 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM 2025-11-03 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-10 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN 2026-02-26 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ 2026-04-27 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL 2026-06-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1805 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1805?
S. 1805 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1805 are available on congress.gov.
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