S. 2951: Competitive Bidding Relief 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 | 2025-09-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-30):
Competitive Bidding Relief Act
This bill extends until December 31, 2025, a higher payment rate (known as the 75/25 blended rate) for durable medical equipment in nonrural or noncontiguous areas under Medicare.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-09-30 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL 2025-11-04 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL 2025-12-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2951 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2951?
S. 2951 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Competitive Bidding Relief Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2951 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).