SAFE through Medicare Act
Latest action · May 12, 2026 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.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 12, 2026
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Aug 10, 2026.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LA | Troy A. Carter | Aug 10, 2026 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 12, 2026Introduced in House
- May 12, 2026Referred 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.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 4358 | SAFE through Medicare Act | Related bill | Apr 21, 2026 |
| S 5134 | Green New Deal for Health Act | Related bill | Jul 27, 2026 |
| HR 9962 | Green New Deal for Health Act | Related bill | Jul 27, 2026 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 12, 2026Introduced in House
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