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HR 9002

SURS Extension Act

119th Congress Introduced by John Joyce and 1 co-sponsor

Extends Medicare Quality Payment Program for small practices, underserved populations, and rural providers through fiscal years 2026–2031.

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Bill Summary · HR 9002

Overview

  • Bill: H.R. 9002
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Title: Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2026 (SURS Extension Act)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Melanie Stansbury (co-sponsored by Rep. John Joyce)
  • Introduced: May 21, 2026
  • Purpose: Extend the Quality Payment Program for Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support (SURS) under the Medicare program through fiscal years 2026–2031.

What the bill would do

  • Amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare) to extend the SURS-related Quality Payment Program.
  • Specifically adds a multi-year extension to the eligibility and funding window, specifying that the program applies for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

Key provisions

  • The core provision is a simple extension: the first sentence of section 1848(q)(11)(B) of the Social Security Act is amended to insert “and for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031” before the period.
  • This extends whatever incentives, payments, or supportive measures are encompassed by the QP program for small practices, underserved populations, and rural areas through 2031.

Who is affected

  • Medicare providers participating in the Quality Payment Program that are categorized as:
    • Small practices
    • Underserved communities
    • Rural providers
  • The extension ensures continued access to incentives or support mechanisms under the QP program for these groups for the specified years.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Referrals: The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means, with a note that consideration would occur as determined by the Speaker.
  • Effective dates: The extension applies to fiscal years 2026–2031. This implies a near-term renewal of the program’s support measures for those years, aligning with the budget and Medicare payment structures for those fiscal periods.

Summary in plain terms

H.R. 9002 would formally extend the Medicare Quality Payment Program intended to support small practices, underserved populations, and rural providers. The extension covers fiscal years 2026 through 2031, maintaining the program’s incentives and support for eligible providers during that period. The bill is introduced by Rep. Stansbury and co-sponsored by Rep. Joyce and would be implemented through amendments to the Social Security Act.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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