An Update on Supplemental Oxygen Bill in Congress

April 18, 2025

In an action led by the American Lung Association, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) signed on to a letter to Congress, once again strongly advocating for supplemental oxygen access reform.

CHEST was heavily involved in getting the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act initially introduced to Congress in 2024. The bill aims to remove all oxygen services and equipment from competitive bidding reimbursement, which has led to high costs for patients and a lack of access to portable high-flow oxygen. Changing this requires the creation of a new reimbursement system so that patients can access the appropriate modality of oxygen that they require.

In February 2025, the SOAR Act was reintroduced in the House of Representatives. Along with more than 30 patient, health care professional, and industry organizations, CHEST urges Congress to pass the bill, which is critical to ensuring individuals can access the oxygen treatment and services they need to live healthy and fuller lives.

Read the full letter to Congress.