H.R. 8749 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
SAFE through Medicare Act
H.R. 8749 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 12, 2026, sponsored by Maxwell Frost with 1 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
- May 12, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act or the SAFE through Medicare Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medically necessary services for beneficiaries who are determined to be medically at-risk during a climate or manmade disaster (i.e., home resiliency services), such as heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy efficient storage for medical supplies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maxwell Frost (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2026
- 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 (May 12, 2026)
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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. 8749 (119th Congress): SAFE through Medicare Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-8749/safe-through-medicare-act (accessed 2026-10-13).