Rep. Valadao Bill Would Reform Access to Oxygen

On April 10, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act alongside Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Gabe Evans (CO-08).

This bipartisan, bicameral bill makes critical reforms to improve access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiaries. The Senate companion bill is led by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-IL), Mark Warner (D-IN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

“Supplemental oxygen is lifesaving, but many people struggle to get access due to burdensome Medicare requirements,” said Valadao. “The SOAR Act makes it easier for people to get the oxygen treatment they need to live healthy, active lives. I want to thank my colleagues for joining me in the fight to ensure the availability of this critical medical resource.”

“No one should have to struggle to breathe, yet millions of seniors face this difficult and frightening reality every day,” said Rep. Brownley.