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SURS Extension Act
6/3/2026, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9002
The bill titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9002 on May 21, 2026.
Congressional Summary of HR 9002
Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2023 or the SURS Extension Act
This bill reauthorizes funds through FY2031 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 9002
Bill HR 9002 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 9002 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 9002's most recent activity was 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. as of May 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9002
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9002
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9002
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9002
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