FCHIP Extension Act
Extends the statutory period for the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration from five years to 10 years.
In the Senate Finance Committee since Sept. 23, 2026, 12 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 23, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Demonstration projects let policymakers test a health-care approach for a set period. The FCHIP Extension Act would change the statutory period for the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration from five years to 10 years. The change would take effect December 31, 2026.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Extends the demonstration's statutory period
Changes the statutory period for the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration from five years to 10 years. The change takes effect December 31, 2026.
The practical difference is how long the demonstration has under its statutory period. The bill would give the project a longer window to operate.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 23, 2026SENATESEP 23, 2026By Sen. Hoeven with 3 original cosponsorsReferred to Finance
- SAME DAYNOWSenate committeeSEP 23, 2026FINANCE NOWSEP 23, 2026In committee for 12 daysNo hearing yet
- 12 DAYS SO FARPassed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- House committee—HOUSE—
- Passed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 232026SEP 23, 2026REFERREDRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- SEP 232026SEP 23, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATEIntroduced in Senate
At day 12, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Sen. Hoeven’s record: sponsored 27 bills this Congress. 8 passed the Senate; 0 became law.
- Kevin CramerR-NDORIGINAL
- Steve DainesR-MTORIGINAL
- Tim SheehyR-MTORIGINAL
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