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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

USA119th CongressSJRES-192| Senate 
| Updated: 6/9/2026
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (20)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval, under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a specific rule promulgated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The targeted rule, titled "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model," introduces new prior authorization requirements for certain Medicare services. The Government Accountability Office has confirmed this notice constitutes a rule under the Congressional Review Act. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the CMS rule, preventing its implementation and ensuring it has no legal force or effect. This action reflects a legislative intent to block the specific prior authorization model proposed by CMS, thereby maintaining the current status quo regarding these Medicare services.

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Timeline
May 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-187
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Jun 9, 2026
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • May 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-187
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 9, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.


  • June 9, 2026
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Health

Related Bills

  • SJRES 119-198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
  • HJRES 119-187: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

USA119th CongressSJRES-192| Senate 
| Updated: 6/9/2026
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval, under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a specific rule promulgated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The targeted rule, titled "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model," introduces new prior authorization requirements for certain Medicare services. The Government Accountability Office has confirmed this notice constitutes a rule under the Congressional Review Act. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the CMS rule, preventing its implementation and ensuring it has no legal force or effect. This action reflects a legislative intent to block the specific prior authorization model proposed by CMS, thereby maintaining the current status quo regarding these Medicare services.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
May 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-187
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Jun 9, 2026
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • May 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-187
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 9, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.


  • June 9, 2026
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (20)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • SJRES 119-198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
  • HJRES 119-187: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted