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BillHR 8129 · 119

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a full risk ACO program.

Introduced
Mar 26, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a full risk Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program, which is a type of healthcare payment model, under Medicare. Requires healthcare providers to take on financial risk for patient care costs.

Sponsored By

Claudia Tenney
Republican · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 26, 2026
  2. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Medicare patients and healthcare providers, as it changes how providers are paid for patient care. It would require providers to manage and take financial risk for the cost of care, potentially impacting the quality and cost of healthcare services for Medicare beneficiaries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.