S. 247: Choices for Increased Mobility 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 | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-24):
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish specific billing codes under Medicare for certain materials used in ultralightweight manual wheelchairs.
Specifically, the CMS must establish at least two billing codes for the base of the wheelchair, with at least one code for a base with titanium or carbon fiber construction material and at least one code for a base without these materials. Suppliers receive the same payment under Medicare for these wheelchairs as would otherwise apply, but may bill beneficiaries for any difference between the payment and the actual charge for the wheelchair. The CMS may require suppliers to inform beneficiaries of their potential financial liability in these cases.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 247 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 247?
S. 247 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 247 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).