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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8749

SAFE through Medicare Act

Rep. Frost Introduces SAFE through Medicare Act to Pay for Home Backup Power and Cooling

This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill introduces a brand new type of benefit that would be expensive for the government, and it currently lacks the broad support needed to pass quickly.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Renters who qualify medically could benefit from portable items like battery backup systems or medical cold storage. However, larger installations like heat pumps may be more complicated for renters, since they typically cannot make permanent modifications to their rental units without landlord approval.

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Milestones

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May 12, 2026House

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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SAFE through Medicare Act

Bill NumberHR 8749
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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.

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