Bill · H.R. 5736· House(119-HR-5736)

PAVE Act

Age: 68 years

Virginia

Introduced: 10/10/2025
Last activity: 10/10/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: H. Griffith
Cosponsors: - 4 - 5

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act" or the "PAVE Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act. It aims to include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of the Medicare program's initial preventive physical examination. The bill also includes these evaluations in annual wellness visits. The process involves identifying individuals with a reported history of penicillin allergy and determining if that history is consistent with an actual allergy. It also includes providing information on the health impacts of these labels and making referrals to specialists when appropriate. These changes are intended to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill provides Medicare beneficiaries with verification of penicillin allergies to improve health outcomes and reduce mortality risks.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances preventive care services included in Medicare annual wellness visits for retirees.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The bill improves access to allergy and immunology specialists through Medicare referrals.