CHARTS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 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. 9844, also known as the CHARTS Act, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care and post-acute care providers. These providers, such as skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies, could receive up to $500,000 for a period of three years. The purpose of these grants is to help these providers develop and adopt health information technology.
The technology developed or adopted would be used to improve communication and the electronic exchange of patient health data among various healthcare entities. It would also aim to enhance care effectiveness and efficiency through tools like clinical decision support and promote better transitions of care, prevent duplicative services, and facilitate real-time data exchange. The Secretary would prioritize providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and ensure a diverse range of recipients based on geography, patient demographics, and insurance coverage.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and referred to two committees. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction. If enacted, the Secretary would be required to submit preliminary and final reports on the grant program to Congress within three and six years, respectively. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these grant provisions.
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Timeline
22 Jul 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. 9844 do?
- H.R. 9844, also known as the CHARTS Act, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care and post-acute care providers. These providers, such as skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies, could receive up to $500,000 for a period of three years. The purpose of these grants is to help these providers develop and adopt health information technology. The technology developed or adopted would be used to improve communication and the electronic exchange of patient health data among various healthcare entities. It would also aim to enhance care effectiveness and efficiency through tools like clinical decision support and promote better transitions of care, prevent duplicative services, and facilitate real-time data exchange. The Secretary would prioritize providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and ensure a diverse range of recipients based on geography, patient demographics, and insurance coverage. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and referred to two committees. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction. If enacted, the Secretary would be required to submit preliminary and final reports on the grant program to Congress within three and six years, respectively. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these grant provisions.
- Has H.R. 9844 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9844. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9844?
- H.R. 9844 was sponsored by Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9844?
- 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. (22 Jul 2026).
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