H.R. 1317

119th Congress

In Committee

I CAN Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]OH· Introduced 13 February 2025
Open on Congress.gov

35

Cosponsors

4

Actions

0

Amendments

2

Committees

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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.

13 February 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 6 May 2025

Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act

This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid.

Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.

Timeline

4 actions

  1. 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.

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. 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.

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

35 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]OH

Cosponsors

  • Democrat2571%
  • Republican1029%

Classification

Policy area

Health

Legislative subjects

AlaskaEmergency planning and evacuationFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesGuamHawaiiNorthern Mariana IslandsNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoState and local government operations

Committees

2

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To13 Feb 2025

  • Ways and Means Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To13 Feb 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 4 on 13 February 2025 to 35 on 21 July 2026.

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