To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 3842

119th Congress

To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Earl L. Carter

Representative

Republican

GA-1

Cosponsors

18

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, which teaches patients how to better manage their condition. It would also require the government to test a program where this training is provided virtually, making it more accessible.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorEarl L. Carter (R-GA)

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

ChamberHouse

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To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, which teaches patients how to better manage their condition. It would also require the government to test a program where this training is provided virtually, making it more access

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This bill would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, which teaches patients how to better manage their condition. It would also require the government to test a program where this training is provided virtually, making it more accessible.

Bill Number: 3842
Sponsor: Earl L. Carter (R-GA)
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3842
Sponsor: Earl L. Carter (R-GA)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: This bill would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, which teaches patients how to better manage their condition. It would also require the government to test a program where this training is provided virtually, making it more accessible.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, which teaches patients how to better manage their condition. It would also require the government to test a program where this training is provided virtually, making it more accessible.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023 This bill expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. It also requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model in which such training is provided virtually.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, which teaches patients skills to better manage their condition
Requires the government to test a program where this training is provided virtually, making it more accessible
Aims to help Medicare patients with diabetes better control their condition and improve their health outcomes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would benefit the millions of Americans with diabetes who are covered by Medicare. By making self-management training more accessible, it could help these patients learn techniques to monitor their blood sugar, eat a healthy diet, and exercise, leading to better management of their condition and improved quality of life.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Digestive and metabolic diseases

Health care coverage and access

Health promotion and preventive care

Health technology, devices, supplies

Home and outpatient care

Internet, web applications, social media

Medicare

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3842, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3842