S. 717: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care 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 | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-22 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025
This bill expands coverage of cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare.
Specifically, the bill allows physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to administer these programs in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 717 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 717?
S. 717 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 717 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).