Congress has returned from its August recess with a full plate of must-pass legislation – hurricane disaster relief, the debt ceiling, annual appropriations to keep the government running. In the midst of these pressing issues, the reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program may seem like an afterthought. Indeed, after the highly contentious debate this summer over whether to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, there may be a considerable amount of “healthcare fatigue” on Capitol Hill. Both sides made their arguments, fought for their positions, and then retired to their corners awaiting the next round.