House bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

Patients First Act of 2026

H.R. 9693Introduced Jul 15, 2026Policy area: Health

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

Sponsor: Rep. John Joyce R-PA

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IntroducedJul 15, 2026
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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.

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Official records Congress.gov attaches to H.R. 9693.

Constitutional authority statementThe sponsor’s statement of where the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass this bill. Statement by Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, as printed in the Congressional Record (Vol. 172, No. 115, July 15, 2026, Page H4545):
Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Constitution, to provide for the general welfare and made all laws necessary and proper to carry out the powers of Congress.
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