CHC REBASE Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10398 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act — the section of federal law that governs Medicare — to modify the payment rates used under the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) prospective payment system. FQHCs are community-based clinics that receive federal support to serve underserved populations, and Medicare reimburses them under a specific payment formula. The bill's title indicates an intent to change that payment system "and for other purposes," but the substantive details of how rates would be modified are not yet available.
Because the full legislative text has not been published, it is not possible to say specifically which payment rates would change, by how much, when any changes would take effect, or which additional provisions "for other purposes" might include. Likely affected parties would include FQHCs, their patients, and the Medicare program, but the exact impact cannot be determined from the information available.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted to the House of Representatives. Typically, a bill at this stage would be referred to a relevant committee, such as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means, for further review before any potential further action.
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Timeline
15 Sep 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10398 do?
- H.R. 10398 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act — the section of federal law that governs Medicare — to modify the payment rates used under the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) prospective payment system. FQHCs are community-based clinics that receive federal support to serve underserved populations, and Medicare reimburses them under a specific payment formula. The bill's title indicates an intent to change that payment system "and for other purposes," but the substantive details of how rates would be modified are not yet available. Because the full legislative text has not been published, it is not possible to say specifically which payment rates would change, by how much, when any changes would take effect, or which additional provisions "for other purposes" might include. Likely affected parties would include FQHCs, their patients, and the Medicare program, but the exact impact cannot be determined from the information available. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted to the House of Representatives. Typically, a bill at this stage would be referred to a relevant committee, such as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means, for further review before any potential further action.
- Has H.R. 10398 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10398. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10398?
- H.R. 10398 was sponsored by Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10398?
- 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. (15 Sep 2026).
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