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EMPOWER Act

USA118th CongressHR-4878| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (28)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act or the EMPOWER Act This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of Medicare payment differentials for such services in rural areas.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4053
Empower Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1521
EMPOWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5842
EMPOWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1312
Empower Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3728
EMPOWER Act of 2018
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 29, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3843
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4053
    Empower Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1521
    EMPOWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5842
    EMPOWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1312
    Empower Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3728
    EMPOWER Act of 2018


  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    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.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 29, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3843
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-2459: Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act
Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHome and outpatient careMedicareRural conditions and development

EMPOWER Act

USA118th CongressHR-4878| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act or the EMPOWER Act This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of Medicare payment differentials for such services in rural areas.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4053
Empower Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1521
EMPOWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5842
EMPOWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1312
Empower Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3728
EMPOWER Act of 2018
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 29, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3843
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4053
    Empower Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1521
    EMPOWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5842
    EMPOWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1312
    Empower Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3728
    EMPOWER Act of 2018


  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    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.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 29, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3843
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (28)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-2459: Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHome and outpatient careMedicareRural conditions and development