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Patients First Act of 2026

8/7/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9693

The bill "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program" (H.R. 9693) was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 15, 2026. It aims to make adjustments to physician payments within the Medicare program, specifically focusing on modifying certain payment structures outlined in Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. For further details and specifics of the proposed modifications, refer to the official PDF version of the bill available at the provided URL.

Current Status of Bill HR 9693

Bill HR 9693 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9693 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2026.  Bill HR 9693'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 July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9693

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
119
Democrat Cosponsors
58
Republican Cosponsors
61
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9693

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9693

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program.

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