H.R. 9709 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2026Mr. Kean (for himself and Mrs. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the applicability of the income related monthly adjustment amount to premiums under part B of Medicare. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026. 2. Adjusting the applicability of the income related monthly adjustment amount to premiums under part B of Medicare Section 1839(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(i)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) by striking beginning with 2018 and inserting for 2018 through 2026; and (B) by inserting , or, beginning with 2027, $171,000 after $85,000; and (2) in paragraph (3)(C)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) in subclause (III), by striking years beginning with 2019 and inserting 2019 through 2026; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (IV) Subject to paragraph (5), for years beginning with 2027: If the modified adjusted gross income is: The applicable percentage is: More than $171,000 but not more than $205,000 65 percent More than $205,000 but less than $500,000 80 percent At least $500,000 85 percent. ; and (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking the table under subclause (III) of such clause and inserting the tables under subclauses (III) and (IV) of such clause; and (ii) by inserting each after the second to last row of.