Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
119-HR-8967119th CongressIntroduced May 21, 2026Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4](R-IA-4)19 cosponsors
Summary
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years. The program tests the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement under Medicare for small rural hospitals that are too large to qualify for special payment as critical access hospitals.
The bill specifies that hospitals that participate in the program between December 30, 2024, and January 1, 2027, may continue to participate during the five-year extension period.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 21, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 21, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 21, 2026Library of Congress