Bill · H.R. 9970· House(119-HR-9970)

RESCUE Act of 2026

Age: 49 years

Texas

Introduced: 7/27/2026
Last activity: 7/27/2026 — 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: August Pfluger
Cosponsors: - 6 - 6

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the RESCUE Act of 2026. It changes how Medicare pays for both ground and air ambulance services. The legislation requires the government to regularly review and update payment amounts to better reflect actual costs, including labor and uncompensated care. It also requires air ambulance providers to submit cost information similar to ground ambulance providers. Additionally, the bill sets up a system for ongoing updates to payment rates and requires stakeholder consultations to improve the fee schedule over time.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill improves Medicare, which primarily benefits senior citizens.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Increased Medicare support directly benefits retirees who rely on these services.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+5
The bill increases Medicare payments for ambulance services to reflect actual costs.