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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

5/20/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8883

The bill titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8883 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 19, 2026, aims to enhance oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies within the Medicare program. The bill likely includes provisions outlining specific measures to increase supervision, regulate operations, and ensure quality standards for these healthcare entities, as well as potentially introducing reforms or additional requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving services from hospice programs and home health agencies.

Current Status of Bill HR 8883

Bill HR 8883 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8883 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026.  Bill HR 8883's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. as of May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8883

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8883

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8883

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

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