119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 27, 2025
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
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Latest action (Feb 27, 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Feb 27, 2025)
Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of acupuncturist services, including those provided by a physician (as authorized under state law).
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Aging · Alternative treatments · Health care costs and insurance · Health care coverage and access · Medicare
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8 citations.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL DECISIONS, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R.1667, Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025, Entirety
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL DECISIONS, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R.1667, Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025, Entirety
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL DECISIONS, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R.1667, Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025, Entirety
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL DECISIONS, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R.1667, Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025, Entirety
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$6,666
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 1667, the Acupuncture for our Seniors Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$6,666
Paid to lobbying firm
- Issues related to H.R. 1667, the Acupuncture for our Seniors Act. - Issues related to H.R. 1227/S.475, the Alternatives to PAIN Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 18, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 1667, the Acupuncture for our Seniors Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 18, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
- Issues related to H.R. 1667, the Acupuncture for our Seniors Act. - Issues related to H.R. 1227/S.475, the Alternatives to PAIN Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing