119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 10, 2025
DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
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Latest action (Mar 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Mar 10, 2025)
DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
This bill extends until December 31, 2025, a higher payment rate (known as the 75/25 blended rate) for durable medical equipment in nonrural or noncontiguous areas under Medicare.
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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ACCENDRA HEALTH, INC. (FORMERLY "OWENS & MINOR, INC.") · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…(i.e., "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4037) and "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); "DME Scammer Prevention (H.R. 8871)"; promoti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE (AAHOMECARE) · lobbying firm or registrant: BROWN & FORTUNATO, P.C.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ration paygo relief legislation; Issues related to Medicare titanium/carbon upgrade legislation, and Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing features; H.R. 2005- DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 (issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas); S. 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act (issue…
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
HEALTHCARE NUTRITION COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: KELLEN COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
Amount not reported
Support DMEPOS Relief / Competitive Bidding Fix (S.2951/ H.R.2005)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE (AAHOMECARE) · lobbying firm or registrant: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…o competitive bidding, including S. 4037, the DIABETES Act. Issues related to competitive bidding and payment rates in non-competitive bidding areas, including H.R. 2005 / S. 2951, the Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2025. Issues related to titanium/carbon wheelchair upgrades, including S. 247 / H.R. 1703, the Choices for Inc…
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 12, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ration paygo relief legislation; Issues related to Medicare titanium/carbon upgrade legislation, and Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing features; H.R. 2005 - DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 (issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas); S. 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act (issu…
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
ACCENDRA HEALTH INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: ACCENDRA HEALTH INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Sep 28, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…(i.e., "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4037) and "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); "DME Scammer Prevention (H.R. 8871)"; promoti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
HEALTHCARE NUTRITION COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: KELLEN COMPANY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
Amount not reported
Support DMEPOS Relief / Competitive Bidding Fix (S.2951/ H.R.2005)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · lobbying firm or registrant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.5269/S.2761, the RESULTS Act. H.R.2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act. H.R.2902, the SOAR Act. H.R.5454/S.2879, Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act. H.R.6280/S.3607, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services A…
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
MEDLINE · lobbying firm or registrant: MEDLINE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…chain and resiliency, issues related to federal Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for medical products, DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025/Competitive Bidding Relief Act (H.R. 2005/S. 2951), Choices For Increased Mobility Act (H.R. 1703/S. 247), Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 2902/S. 1406), Diabetes Interventions Addr…
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
ACCENDRA HEALTH, INC. (FORMERLY "OWENS & MINOR, INC.") · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…(i.e., "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4037) and "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); "DME Scammer Prevention (H.R. 8871)"; promoti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE · lobbying firm or registrant: VERITAS HEALTH POLICY, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$55,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas; support of H.R.2005, DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025, issues related to CMS CY 2026 Home Health and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS) Final Rule.
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE (AAHOMECARE) · lobbying firm or registrant: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…o competitive bidding, including S. 4037, the DIABETES Act. Issues related to competitive bidding and payment rates in non-competitive bidding areas, including H.R. 2005 / S. 2951, the Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2025. Issues related to titanium/carbon wheelchair upgrades, including S. 247 / H.R. 1703, the Choices for Inc…
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ration paygo relief legislation; Issues related to Medicare titanium/carbon upgrade legislation, and Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing features; H.R. 2005 - DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 (issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas); S. 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act (issu…
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
ACCENDRA HEALTH INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: ACCENDRA HEALTH INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 13, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…(i.e., "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4037) and "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); "DME Scammer Prevention (H.R. 8871)"; promoti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE (AAHOMECARE) · lobbying firm or registrant: BROWN & FORTUNATO, P.C.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 13, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ration paygo relief legislation; Issues related to Medicare titanium/carbon upgrade legislation, and Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing features; H.R. 2005- DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 (issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas); S. 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act (issue…
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
ARKANSAS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 9, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in favor of HR 2005 - Medicare reimbursement expansion Lobbied in favor of S 247 & HR 1703 - access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs Lobbied in favor of S 4037 - the Diabe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
HEALTHCARE NUTRITION COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: KELLEN COMPANY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
Amount not reported
Support DMEPOS Relief / Competitive Bidding Fix (S.2951/ H.R.2005)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · lobbying firm or registrant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.5269, the RESULTS Act. H.R.2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act. H.R.2902, the SOAR Act. H.R.5454/S.2879, Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act. H.R.6280/S.3607, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services A…
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
ACCENDRA HEALTH, INC. (FORMERLY "OWENS & MINOR, INC.") · lobbying firm or registrant: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…he "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4307) and the "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, the "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); promoting electronic prescribing platform…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE · lobbying firm or registrant: VERITAS HEALTH POLICY, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$55,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas; support of H.R.2005, DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025, issues related to CMS CY 2026 Home Health and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS) Final Rule.
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 16, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ration paygo relief legislation; Issues related to Medicare titanium/carbon upgrade legislation, and Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing features; H.R. 2005- DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 (issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas); S. 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act (issue…
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
ACCENDRA HEALTH INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: ACCENDRA HEALTH INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
…he "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4307) and the "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, the "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); promoting electronic prescribing platform…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE (AAHOMECARE) · lobbying firm or registrant: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 14, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…o competitive bidding, including S. 4037, the DIABETES Act. Issues related to competitive bidding and payment rates in non-competitive bidding areas, including H.R. 2005 / S. 2951, the Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2025. Issues related to titanium/carbon wheelchair upgrades, including S. 247 / H.R. 1703, the Choices for Inc…
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE (AAHOMECARE) · lobbying firm or registrant: BROWN & FORTUNATO, P.C.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 9, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ration paygo relief legislation; Issues related to Medicare titanium/carbon upgrade legislation, and Medicare coverage of seat elevation and standing features; H.R. 2005- DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 (issues related to Medicare reimbursement cuts in DME noncompetitive bidding areas); S. 2951 - Competitive Bidding Relief Act (issue…
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
UNITED SEATING AND MOBILITY, LLC DBA NUMOTION · lobbying firm or registrant: SPLITOAK STRATEGIES LLC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…thorization reforms to speed access for people with serious disabilities; Service and repair reforms in health programs; HR 5081, Telehealth Modernization Act; HR 2005, DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025; HR 1703 Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
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