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John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2343| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Maria Elvira Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (47)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Mike Kennedy (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025," aims to expand Medicare coverage for individuals suffering from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Disorder (AATD). It specifically amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include AATD treatment as a covered medical service under Medicare Part B , ensuring eligible beneficiaries can receive necessary care for this condition. The bill defines AATD treatment as augmentation therapy , involving Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor, furnished in an individual's home by qualified home infusion therapy suppliers. To be eligible for this coverage, beneficiaries must be under the care of an applicable provider, enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B, and not currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Furthermore, the bill mandates the establishment of a new Medicare payment system to reimburse qualified home infusion therapy suppliers for intravenous administration kits and up to two hours of nursing services provided in coordination with the augmentation therapy. These significant changes are slated to take effect for items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, enhancing access to critical home-based care.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7346
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4438
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2023
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7346
    John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4438
    John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2023


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 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.

Health

John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2343| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This legislation, known as the "John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025," aims to expand Medicare coverage for individuals suffering from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Disorder (AATD). It specifically amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include AATD treatment as a covered medical service under Medicare Part B , ensuring eligible beneficiaries can receive necessary care for this condition. The bill defines AATD treatment as augmentation therapy , involving Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor, furnished in an individual's home by qualified home infusion therapy suppliers. To be eligible for this coverage, beneficiaries must be under the care of an applicable provider, enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B, and not currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Furthermore, the bill mandates the establishment of a new Medicare payment system to reimburse qualified home infusion therapy suppliers for intravenous administration kits and up to two hours of nursing services provided in coordination with the augmentation therapy. These significant changes are slated to take effect for items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, enhancing access to critical home-based care.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7346
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4438
John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2023
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7346
    John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4438
    John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2023


  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 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.
Maria Elvira Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (47)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Mike Kennedy (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted