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H.R. 8528

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Summary

H.R. 8528, the PI Post Acute Access Act, was introduced in the House on Apr 27, 2026 by Rep. Adrian Smith (R) with 4 co-sponsors. It was referred to Ways And Means, and last saw action on Apr 27, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Record

Text

H.R. 8528 has 4 co-sponsors.

hb8528/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8528 IH: PI Post Acute Access Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-04-27
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8528  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   April 27, 2026   Mr. Smith of Nebraska  (for himself and  Ms. Matsui ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on  Energy and Commerce , 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   A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to skilled nursing facilities for primary immunodeficiency patients.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   PI Post Acute Access Act  .
2.
Improving access to skilled nursing facility services for primary immunodeficiency patients
(a)
In general
Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(iii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(iii) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause:
(VII)
Intravenous immune globulin indicated for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease (identified as of January 1, 2026, by HCPCS codes J1561, J1569, J1576, J1568, J1459, J1554, J1557, J1566, and as subsequently modified by the Secretary) and items and services related to the furnishing of such globulin.
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(b)
Effective date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after October 1, 2026.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2026-04-27
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in House Apr 27, 2026

hb8528/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (04/27/2026)

PI Post Acute Access Act

This bill allows for separate payment under Medicare to skilled nursing facilities for items and services that are needed to administer intravenous immune globin (IVIG) to patients with primary immune deficiency diseases (rare genetic disorders that impair the immune system and increase vulnerability for other infections).

Sponsors

Rep. Adrian Smith (R) sponsors H.R. 8528, and 4 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 8528 went before 2 committees: Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

Energy and Commerce
Energy and Commerce
Referred To · Apr 27, 2026 · 1,636 Bills
Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Referred To · Apr 27, 2026 · 1,160 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8528 has taken 2 actions since Apr 27, 2026.

ChamberAction
Apr 27, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Ways and Means Committee

Votes

H.R. 8528 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8528 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • PI Post Acute Access Act — Display Title
  • To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to skilled nursing facilities for primary immunodeficiency patients. — Official Title as Introduced
  • PI Post Acute Access Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8528 under Health, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8528’s is Health.

hr8528/policy-areas.txt
HealthAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8528, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska:H.R. 8528.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H3125]

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