H.R. 2232 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Mar 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends rural ambulance payment increase
Ground ambulances in rural areas receive higher payments from Medicare (the federal health insurance program for seniors). This bill keeps that extra payment going for three more years, through early 2028. Without this bill, the higher payment would have ended sooner.
How it affects you
If you live in a rural area and rely on ground ambulance services, this helps keep ambulances available by giving them better funding. Rural ambulance services directly benefit from the continued higher payments, which can help them stay operational and responsive in areas where they might otherwise struggle financially.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 18, 2025)
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
This bill extends the specialized rate increase for Medicare payment of ground ambulance services in rural areas for an additional three years (until January 1, 2028).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2232
A BILL
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 18, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”