Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

House Bill

H.R. 4261

119th Congress

Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gay Scanlon

Representative

Democratic

PA-5

Cosponsors

67

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to improve healthcare coverage for people at risk of peripheral artery disease, a condition that can lead to limb amputations. It would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover screening tests for this disease without any out-of-pocket costs for patients, and it would also promote educational programs and new payment models to help reduce the number of amputations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorMary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)

Introduced6/30/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

This bill aims to improve healthcare coverage for people at risk of peripheral artery disease, a condition that can lead to limb amputations. It would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover screening tests for this disease without any out-of-pocket costs for p

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This bill aims to improve healthcare coverage for people at risk of peripheral artery disease, a condition that can lead to limb amputations. It would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover screening tests for this disease without any out-of-pocket costs for patients, and it would also promote educational programs and new payment models to help reduce the number of amputations.

Bill Number: 4261
Sponsor: Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
Introduced: 6/30/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Bill Number: 4261
Sponsor: Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/30/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve healthcare coverage for people at risk of peripheral artery disease, a condition that can lead to limb amputations. It would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover screening tests for this disease without any out-of-pocket costs for patients, and it would also promote educa

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve healthcare coverage for people at risk of peripheral artery disease, a condition that can lead to limb amputations. It would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover screening tests for this disease without any out-of-pocket costs for patients, and it would also promote educational programs and new payment models to help reduce the number of amputations.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2023 or the ARC Act of 2023 This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individuals. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides coverage for peripheral artery disease screening tests under Medicare and Medicaid with no cost-sharing for at-risk individuals
Requires the development of educational programs to raise awareness about peripheral artery disease and ways to prevent amputations
Directs the creation of a new payment model and quality measures to incentivize healthcare providers to reduce amputations related to peripheral artery disease

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would make it easier and more affordable for Medicare and Medicaid patients at risk of peripheral artery disease to get screened and treated. This could lead to earlier detection and treatment, potentially preventing many amputations and improving health outcomes for a vulnerable population. The new educational programs and payment incentives could also encourage healthcare providers to focus more on preventing these types of life-changing surgeries.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4261, 119th Congress (2025). "Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4261