ARCH Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2022 or the ARCH Act of 2022

This bill extends certain payment adjustments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals until the end of FY2027 (the adjustments currently expire at the end of FY2022).

The ARCH Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 8747, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of affordable housing in the United States by providing funding and support for the development of affordable housing units.

The ARCH Act aims to increase the availability of affordable housing by providing grants to states and local governments to support the construction of new affordable housing units. These grants would be used to fund the development of affordable housing projects, as well as to provide rental assistance to low-income individuals and families.

In addition to providing funding for affordable housing projects, the ARCH Act also includes provisions to streamline the process for developing affordable housing units. This includes reducing regulatory barriers and expediting the approval process for affordable housing projects. Overall, the ARCH Act of 2022 seeks to address the growing issue of affordable housing in the United States by providing funding and support for the development of affordable housing units. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the availability of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families across the country.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8747

Introduced on
2022-08-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/26/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2022 or the ARCH Act of 2022

This bill extends certain payment adjustments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals until the end of FY2027 (the adjustments currently expire at the end of FY2022).

The ARCH Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 8747, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of affordable housing in the United States by providing funding and support for the development of affordable housing units.

The ARCH Act aims to increase the availability of affordable housing by providing grants to states and local governments to support the construction of new affordable housing units. These grants would be used to fund the development of affordable housing projects, as well as to provide rental assistance to low-income individuals and families.

In addition to providing funding for affordable housing projects, the ARCH Act also includes provisions to streamline the process for developing affordable housing units. This includes reducing regulatory barriers and expediting the approval process for affordable housing projects. Overall, the ARCH Act of 2022 seeks to address the growing issue of affordable housing in the United States by providing funding and support for the development of affordable housing units. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the availability of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare-dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments.

Policy Areas
Health

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/21/2022

Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2022 or the ARCH Act of 2022

This bill extends certain payment adjustments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals until the end of FY2027 (the adjustments currently ...


Latest Action8/26/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.