S. 551: Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States 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 | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-12):
Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act
This bill allows Medicare payments for covered hospital outpatient services in Alaska or Hawaii to include certain cost-of-living adjustments.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 551 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 551?
S. 551 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 551 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).