# 117-s-5: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.

117-s-5, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (D-DE); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-5
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced: 2022-11-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2022-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2022-11-30T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-5 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5)

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- [117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-643)
- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5 (as of 2026-10-15).