Allow patients to choose which laboratory processes their medical tests.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025?
The Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025, known as S. 1716, has remained in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions since May 11, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. No action has occurred on this bill since May 11, 2025, following the expiration of a previous version in November 2024.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025 (S. 1716 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5375 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5375 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Kevin Cramer (R-ND)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.