To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify parameters for model testing and add accountability to model expansion under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10706, titled "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify parameters for model testing and add accountability to model expansion under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Adrian Smith. The bill's title indicates its intention to make changes to existing laws regarding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Specifically, it aims to provide clearer guidelines for how CMMI tests new models of healthcare delivery and payment, and to introduce accountability measures for when these models are expanded.
The full text of H.R. 10706 has not yet been published, so the specific details of these clarifications and accountability measures are not publicly available. However, the bill is related to the Social Security Act, which governs programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Therefore, the proposed changes would likely affect the administration and implementation of these programs, particularly how CMMI tests and rolls out new initiatives aimed at improving healthcare quality and lowering costs for beneficiaries.
Currently, H.R. 10706 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status as "Introduced" means it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. Following this introduction, the bill would typically proceed to committee review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially advanced for a vote by the full House. However, without the full text, the specific legislative path and potential outcomes remain undetermined.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10706 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10706, titled "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify parameters for model testing and add accountability to model expansion under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Adrian Smith. The bill's title indicates its intention to make changes to existing laws regarding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Specifically, it aims to provide clearer guidelines for how CMMI tests new models of healthcare delivery and payment, and to introduce accountability measures for when these models are expanded. The full text of H.R. 10706 has not yet been published, so the specific details of these clarifications and accountability measures are not publicly available. However, the bill is related to the Social Security Act, which governs programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Therefore, the proposed changes would likely affect the administration and implementation of these programs, particularly how CMMI tests and rolls out new initiatives aimed at improving healthcare quality and lowering costs for beneficiaries. Currently, H.R. 10706 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status as "Introduced" means it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. Following this introduction, the bill would typically proceed to committee review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially advanced for a vote by the full House. However, without the full text, the specific legislative path and potential outcomes remain undetermined.
- Has H.R. 10706 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10706 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10706?
- H.R. 10706 was sponsored by Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE3] (Republican-NE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10706?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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