S.J.Res. 198

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

In plain terms

Would overturn a federal rule requiring prior authorization for certain Medicare services.

Status: Failed — Failed a vote. It would have to be revived to go any further in the House.

Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199. (Jul 16, 2026)

Recorded floor votes

Motion to Proceed Rejected — On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 (Jul 16, 2026, 46–50, Senate)

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