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BillHR 8261 · 119

Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Improves management of chronic care by requiring better coordination and support for patients with ongoing health conditions. Funds initiatives to enhance care quality and patient outcomes.

Sponsored By

Suzan K. DelBene
Democrat · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 14, 2026
  3. Apr 14, 2026You Are Here

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

  6. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, by potentially improving their care coordination and health outcomes. It also impacts healthcare providers, who may receive funding and guidance to enhance their chronic care management services.

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
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Health

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.