The record

LegislationLegislation· Oct 2026
HR 1703 Passed both chambers

Sponsored by John Joyce (R)

Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026

Requires to create separate billing codes for ultralightweight wheelchairs with high-tech materials.

Tradeoff

Lets wheelchair suppliers bill beneficiaries for the cost difference between high-tech wheelchairs and standard payment. Suppliers must inform patients of potential out-of-pocket costs before purchase.

What's in it

See official bill text

Passed the House by on July 20, 2026. Passed the Senate by on September 30, 2026.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Feb 27, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Feb 27, 2025)

    The bill went to more than one committee at the same time.

  3. House

    The Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to send it to the floor

    Reported 45 - 0(May 21, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-753, Part I.

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Jul 20, 2026)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Finance(Jul 21, 2026)

  6. Senate

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Sep 30, 2026)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  7. Senate

    Taken away from the Committee on Finance

    Discharged(Sep 30, 2026)