Bill 118 SJRes 91 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting. The rule in question pertains to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs and seeks to establish guidelines for staffing levels in long-term care facilities, as well as requirements for reporting Medicaid payments to these facilities.
The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies. The purpose of this resolution is to challenge the rule put forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, suggesting that it may not be in the best interest of the public or may not align with congressional intent.
If passed, this resolution would effectively nullify the rule and prevent it from being implemented. This would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to go back to the drawing board and potentially revise their proposed regulations based on feedback from Congress.
Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 91 represents a significant effort by Congress to exercise oversight over federal agency regulations and ensure that policies related to Medicare and Medicaid programs are in the best interest of the American people.