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BillHR 3164 · 119

Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

Introduced
May 1, 2025
Cosponsors
128
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands health services that pharmacists can provide to patients, including giving vaccinations and managing chronic diseases. Requires Medicare to cover these services when provided by pharmacists.

Sponsored By

Adrian Smith
Republican · Nebraska · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 1, 2025
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Medicare patients, who would have greater access to healthcare services from pharmacists, and pharmacists, who would be able to provide a wider range of services and get reimbursed for them.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
111backers
  • Democratic52
  • Republican59
Cross-party cosponsors52 · 47%

Documents

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Cosponsors (128)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.