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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.

3/13/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7905

This bill, designated as H.R. 7905 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Social Security Act to include physician services provided by podiatric physicians in Medicaid coverage, to enhance access for Medicaid beneficiaries to proper foot and ankle care. Additionally, the bill seeks to adjust the Medicare requirements for diabetic shoes under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 7905

Bill HR 7905 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2026. Bill HR 7905 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2026.  Bill HR 7905's most recent activity was 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. as of March 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7905

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7905

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7905

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.

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