Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 3164 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: Reported from committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: 143
Latest action: May 21, 2026

What it does

Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act 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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · May 1, 2025

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Introduced (Done)
May 1, 2025
Committee (Current step)
Reported from committee · May 21, 2026
Floor (Not started)
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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.