H.R. 3092 · 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, Apr 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare tightens rules for nerve and muscle testing
This bill would require certain nerve and muscle tests covered by Medicare to be done at accredited facilities that meet quality standards. Specifically, nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography tests (tests that measure electrical activity in muscles and nerves) would need to happen at facilities approved by Medicare, with staff trained for at least three months. The bill also creates an advisory committee to help Medicare set these standards.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and need nerve or muscle testing, you'd have your procedure done at a facility that meets these quality requirements. This mainly affects older adults and certain disabled people who use Medicare, as well as the medical facilities that provide these tests and would need to get accredited to continue serving Medicare patients.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 30, 2025)
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025
This bill requires, as a condition for Medicare payment, specified electrodiagnostic services to be furnished by qualified facilities that comply with accreditation, training, and other quality control requirements, as established under the bill.
Specifically, the bill requires nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography tests to be furnished by facilities that are accredited by an organization that is approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The accrediting organization must certify that the facility meets certain standards, including having a quality control program and requiring those who administer needle electromyography tests to have at least three months of specialized training.
The bill also establishes an advisory committee to support the CMS in developing appropriate facility standards.
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. 3092
A BILL
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-17) · Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 30, 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.”