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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

7/15/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill SJRES 198

This joint resolution (S.J.Res. 198) introduced in the 119th Congress on June 24, 2026, aims to provide congressional disapproval, as per chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. The rule in question pertains to the "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model."

Current Status of Bill SJRES 198

Bill SJRES 198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2026. Bill SJRES 198 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2026.  Bill SJRES 198's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447. as of June 24, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 198

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 198

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Comments

Beau Fink profile image

Beau Fink

1,010

4 days ago

This bill will save taxpayer money and reduce unnecessary medical procedures. Short term benefits are clear.

Hunter Zhou profile image

Hunter Zhou

963

4 days ago

This bill is ridiculous.