H.R. 2538 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
CARE Act of 2025
H.R. 2538 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Apr 1, 2025, sponsored by Mike Carey with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act of 2025 or the CARE Act of 2025 This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a five-year model that provides for Medicare payment for ground ambulance services that do not result in the transport of the patient. Under the model, Medicare payment may be furnished for ground ambulance services when an ambulance is dispatched in response…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Carey (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 (Apr 1, 2025)
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- H.R. 766: SEWER Act
- H.R. 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2538 (119th Congress): CARE Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-2538/care-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).