H.R. 3164 · 119th Congress · Health
Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Provides permanent Medicare coverage for pharmacist testing and treatment services. AI-read
What it does
This bill provides for permanent coverage under Medicare of certain pharmacist services.
Specifically, the bill provides for permanent coverage of testing and treatment services provided by pharmacists relating to (1) COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat); and (2) other public health needs in relation to a declared public health emergency. (Similar authorities were temporarily granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency.) Such services must be provided in accordance with the applicable state laws governing pharmacists' scope of practice.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, May 1, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
Latest action
May 21, 2026 · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.