Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

Senate Bill

S. 2379

119th Congress

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Oct 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Crapo

Senator

Republican

ID

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill requires that Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams include the use of an approved tool to screen for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of this screening would be documented in the patient's medical records.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorMike Crapo (R-ID)

Introduced10/14/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

This bill requires that Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams include the use of an approved tool to screen for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of this screening would be documented in the patient'

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This bill requires that Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams include the use of an approved tool to screen for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of this screening would be documented in the patient's medical records.

Bill Number: 2379
Sponsor: Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Introduced: 10/14/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
Bill Number: 2379
Sponsor: Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 10/14/2025
Summary: This bill requires that Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams include the use of an approved tool to screen for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of this screening would be documented in the patient's medical records.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires that Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams include the use of an approved tool to screen for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of this screening would be documented in the patient's medical records.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End Act of 2023 or the CHANGE Act of 2023This bill specifies that Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations must include the use of an approved tool from the National Institute of Aging to detect cognitive impairment, as well as associated documentation of the tool that was used and the results.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires Medicare wellness visits to include cognitive impairment screening using an approved tool
Ensures screening results are documented in the patient's medical records
Aims to help detect Alzheimer's and other forms of cognitive decline early

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect all Medicare beneficiaries who receive annual wellness visits or initial preventive exams. It could lead to earlier detection of Alzheimer's and other cognitive issues, allowing for earlier interventions and treatments to manage the condition.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Health promotion and preventive care

Medicare

Neurological disorders

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2379, 119th Congress (2025). "Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2379