H.R. 1171 · 119th Congress

SAFE Act

Introduced / in committeeHealth

Details

Sponsor: Carol D. Miller (R)
Introduced: 2025-02-10
Origin: House
Policy area: Health
Latest action: 2025-02-10 — 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.
Cosponsors: 54

Summary

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE Act This bill incorporates risk assessments and prevention services for falls into annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare, as well as associated services provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-02-10)