H.R. 9693 · 119th Congress · Health
Patients First Act of 2026
What it does
The Congressional Research Service hasn’t published a summary of this bill yet. Summaries usually follow within a few weeks of introduction.
Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
What members said about it
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During the hearing, Congresswoman Schrier advocated for six of her bills – including her bipartisan Patients First Act that aims to establish comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform.
“Examining Legislative Proposals to Reform Medicare Provider Payment and Bolster Health Care Cybersecurity.”
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What They're Saying: Support for the Patients First Act
Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing titled Examining Legislative Proposals to Reform Medicare Provider Payment and Bolster Health Care Cybersecurity.
“ACP strongly supports this critical legislation, which would strengthen Medicare beneficiaries’ access to care and help independent physician practices remain financially viable. These objectives are especially important in rural and underserved communities, where the number of independent physician practices has…”
Latest action
Jul 15, 2026 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.