Politisphere

S. 752: Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-26
SponsorSen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors20
Latest action2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last updated2026-02-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-26):

Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

This bill requires states to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may temporarily treat children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) without undergoing additional screening requirements. 

Specifically, states must establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll for five years as participating providers to treat individuals under the age of 21 without undergoing additional screening requirements.

A qualifying out-of-state provider (1) must not have been excluded or terminated from participating in a federal health care program or state Medicaid program; and (2) must have been successfully enrolled in Medicare or a state Medicaid program based on a determination that the provider posed a limited risk of fraud, waste, or abuse.

The bill’s changes take effect three years after enactment.

Cosponsors (20)

NameParty / state
Michael F. Bennet D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Thom Tillis R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Jack Reed D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Dan Sullivan R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Raphael G. Warnock D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Roger F. Wicker R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Christopher A. Coons D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Mike Rounds R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Patty Murray D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
John Boozman R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Jeff Merkley D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Josh Hawley R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
John Fetterman D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Lisa Murkowski R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Tim Kaine D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Marsha Blackburn R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Gary C. Peters D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Eric Schmitt R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Mark R. Warner D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26
Shelley Moore Capito R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 752 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

View S. 752 on congress.gov →

Frequently asked questions

What is S. 752?

S. 752 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 752 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).