Bill · H.R. 10666· House(119-HR-10666)
FCHIP Extension Act
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Julie Fedorchak
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Extension Act, or the FCHIP Extension Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mrs. Fedorchak on October 1, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration. It does this by changing a 5-year period to a 10-year period in an earlier law. This change is set to take effect on December 31, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Residents in frontier and remote rural communities benefit directly from the extended healthcare integration demonstration.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
Extending the demonstration project ensures continued healthcare access for residents in isolated frontier communities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Seniors relying on Medicare in remote areas benefit from the continued operation of the healthcare demonstration project.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 extends the Frontier Community Health Integration Project Demonstration from a 5-year period to a 10-year period. This is positive because it keeps the demonstration project running longer for the people who rely on it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that mention negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House