Bilirakis, Hudson, Peters, Fitzpatrick, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bill to Protect Seniors’ Access to Laboratory Testing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Scott Peters (CA-50), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act, bipartisan legislation to protect seniors' access to essential laboratory services. Without reform to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, deep cuts under that payment system are set to begin in January 2026 will threaten timely access to care for America's seniors. Senators Thom Tillis (NC) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (GA) have filed a companion bill.

"Strong clinical laboratories are vital to delivering high-quality care, especially for seniors who depend on timely testing to maintain their health," said Rep. Bilirakis. "The RESULTS Act will protect access to these essential services and help ensure that families in Florida-and across the country-can continue to receive the care they need."

"Clinical labs are the backbone of modern medicine, providing diagnostics and detections to inform decisions and give patients and doctors the answers they need," said Rep. Hudson. "By passing the RESULTS Act, we can stop devastating cuts that would have threatened access to routine and lifesaving tests. This bipartisan bill delivers stability, cuts red tape, and ensures seniors and families can continue to count on timely, accurate results. I'm proud to have led this fight and deliver a commonsense solution that protects patients and strengthens care."

"It is critically important that seniors have uninterrupted access to innovative diagnostic tests," said Senator Tillis. "The Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act is a necessary step toward ensuring this access and supporting seniors' health care needs. I'm proud to work with my colleagues to permanently fix flawed data collection and reporting methods which will allow Medicare beneficiaries to continue receiving quality and affordable lab services."

"Access to quality clinical labs is essential to keeping our seniors living long, healthy lives," said Senator Reverend Warnock. "I'm proud to partner with my colleague Senator Tillis to put forward this legislative fix that will help ensure Georgia seniors will continue to have access to high-quality diagnostic services."

"I've long championed early detection as the cornerstone of prevention and quality care. Through my work with PA-1 health advocates and partners, I know how critical clinical labs are to keeping our seniors healthy and strengthening our health system. Without ensuring a sustainable solution, labs will close, care will be delayed, and our seniors will pay the price. The RESULTS Act is a bipartisan, commonsense solution to block these cuts, protect essential services, and ensure seniors across the country have access to timely care," said Rep. Fitzpatrick.

"Clinical labs drive innovation in health care and better medicine, from early detection to guiding lifesaving treatments," said Rep. Peters. "The RESULTS Act protects access to these essential medical services and ensures our health system can keep pace with patients' growing Health care needs. I'm proud to support this effort to strengthen care for seniors and families in California and across the nation."

"Seniors across America rely on timely, accurate lab tests to detect disease, guide treatment, and prevent serious health problems. The RESULTS Act ensures those services remain accessible and affordable while fostering innovation in our health system. I'm proud to partner with colleagues from both sides of the aisle on this legislation to safeguard this lifeline for families in Illinois and nationwide." saidRep. Krishnamoorthi.