# 119-hr-2902: SOAR Act of 2025

119-hr-2902, SOAR Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA) with 70 cosponsors; status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2902
- Congress: 119
- Title: SOAR Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA)
- Cosponsors: 70
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-24

## Summary

**This bill would shift Medicare oxygen payments away from competitive bidding to a price-based fee system** and set new rules for liquid oxygen and high-flow patients. It would also create stronger patient rights, require regular notices about rental caps, and add Medicare coverage and a distinct payment for respiratory therapist services.

## Cosponsors (70)

- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM), 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH), 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD), 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI), 2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Medicare coverage for respiratory therapist care: benefit, medium. If enacted, Medicare would cover respiratory therapist services for oxygen patients for care on or after January 1, 2026. Services must be within state‑defined scope and accreditation standards. This could make it easier to get assessment, treatment, and monitoring tied to your oxygen needs.
- New Medicare payment rules for oxygen: benefit, medium. If enacted, Medicare would remove oxygen from competitive bidding starting on or after January 1, 2026. In bidding areas, 2026 payments would match the 2025 fee schedule and then rise each year by CPI‑U. Rural and non‑contiguous areas would get a blend: half of 110% of the national average price pl…
- Stronger service rules for oxygen suppliers: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary would set patient rights and supplier duties for oxygen care. You could choose or change a qualified local supplier and get clear notices on policies, costs, repairs, and 24‑hour on‑call support. Suppliers would need to do an initial evaluation, deliver and set up equipmen…
- Faster, clearer Medicare oxygen approvals: benefit, low. If enacted, an electronic prescription template would start for oxygen items on January 1, 2026. It would show recent practitioner contact, test results, and that you need or use the equipment, without requiring medical record notes. Medicare contractors would process these claims electronically. T…
- Monthly notice of oxygen rental months: benefit, low. If enacted, the Secretary would send a monthly notice to people getting supplemental oxygen. The notice would show how many rental‑cap months you have left when you must keep paying the copay. Patient and clinician groups would help design the notice.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-2902 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2902)

## Related
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2902 (as of 2026-10-24).