H.R. 6894 · 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, Dec 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands who can provide cardiac rehabilitation care
This bill changes Medicare coverage rules to let physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists (types of healthcare providers) run cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs in their own offices. These providers would be able to create treatment plans, sign them off, and prescribe exercise for patients recovering from heart and lung conditions.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and need cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation after a heart or lung event, you may have more places to get care since more types of providers can now offer these programs. This could mean easier access to rehabilitation services, especially if you live somewhere without many cardiologists.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 18, 2025)
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.
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. 6894
A BILL
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL-7) · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 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.”