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To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, administering, or enforcing provisions relating to minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting.

2/28/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1303

Bill 119 hr 1303, also known as the "Minimum Staffing Standards and Medicaid Payment Transparency Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services from enforcing minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting.

The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary from implementing, administering, or enforcing any provisions related to minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. This means that the government would not be able to require these facilities to maintain a certain level of staffing to ensure the well-being of residents.

Additionally, the bill also prohibits the Secretary from implementing, administering, or enforcing any provisions related to Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting. This means that the government would not be able to require these facilities to report detailed information about their Medicaid payments, potentially limiting transparency and accountability in how these funds are being used. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1303 seeks to limit government oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities and Medicaid payments, potentially impacting the quality of care provided to residents and the transparency of how taxpayer dollars are being spent in these facilities.

Congressional Summary of HR 1303

Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act

This bill nullifies the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on May 10, 2024. 

Specifically, the bill nullifies provisions that, among other changes, (1) establish minimum staffing standards for nurses in Medicare and Medicaid long-term care facilities, including requiring a nurse to be onsite 24/7 and requiring a minimum of 3.48 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day; and (2) require state Medicaid programs to report on payments to direct care workers and support staff of nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

Current Status of Bill HR 1303

Bill HR 1303 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1303 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025.  Bill HR 1303's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1303

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
38
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1303

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1303

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, administering, or enforcing provisions relating to minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting.
To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, administering, or enforcing provisions relating to minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and Medicaid institutional payment transparency reporting.

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Nalani Craft

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9 months ago

I don't like this bill, it could hurt people in nursing homes. It's bad. #concerned