S5164Referred to Committee

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make improvements relating to the designation of rural emergency hospitals.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-29
Introduced
6
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Jerry Moran
Jerry Moran
Republican · KS · Senator
Votes with party: 74.6% (826 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (6)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-29

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would change how Medicare and Medicaid treat small emergency hospitals in rural areas, likely by adjusting payment rules, staffing requirements, or operational standards that apply to these facilities. Rural hospitals and the communities they serve would be most affected by these changes, as the modifications could influence their financial viability and ability to provide emergency care. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

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