Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-19T08:06:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3164 Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/19/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3164

The bill "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 3164 on May 1, 2025. The bill focuses on amending the Social Security Act to address pharmacy payment for specific services, indicating potential changes related to reimbursement and coverage of services provided by pharmacies under Medicare.

Congressional Summary of HR 3164

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3164

Bill HR 3164 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2025. Bill HR 3164 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 1, 2025. Bill HR 3164's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3164

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

1018

Democrat Cosponsors

476

Republican Cosponsors

542

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3164

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3164

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services.

Comments

Ila Pittman

905

2 months ago

I think this bill is important. Who will benefit from it?

Calvin Lynn

971

1 month ago

I just heard about this new bill and I am so excited about it! It sounds like it will really help improve access to pharmacist services in our communities. I wonder who will benefit the most from it?

Ivory Higgins

935

1 month ago

This bill is terrible. It will ruin everything.

Ryker Joyner

1,098

1 month ago

I don't get why this bill is making it harder for me to get my meds from the pharmacy. Why can't they just leave things the way they are? This is so confusing and frustrating.