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LINHQ Act

12/29/2022, 6:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8624

The LINHQ Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8624, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a new government agency called the Logistics and Infrastructure National Headquarters (LINHQ). This agency would be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of logistics and infrastructure planning and development at the national level.

The LINHQ Act aims to streamline and improve the efficiency of infrastructure projects across the country by centralizing decision-making and resource allocation. The agency would work closely with state and local governments, as well as private sector partners, to ensure that infrastructure projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Additionally, the LINHQ Act includes provisions for funding and staffing the new agency, as well as outlining its specific responsibilities and reporting requirements. The bill also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and resilience in infrastructure planning, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and increasing long-term durability. Overall, the LINHQ Act represents a significant effort to modernize and improve the nation's infrastructure systems, with the goal of promoting economic growth and enhancing quality of life for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 8624

Linking Investors and Nursing Home Quality Act or the LINHQ Act

This bill establishes additional requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities with respect to ownership disclosures and quality control, including conditioning Medicare and Medicaid payment on timely ownership disclosures. The bill also establishes dedicated task forces to review disclosures, develop quality metrics, and report violations.

Current Status of Bill HR 8624

Bill HR 8624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2022. Bill HR 8624 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2022.  Bill HR 8624's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 July 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8624

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8624

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8624

LINHQ Act
LINHQ Act
Linking Investors and Nursing Home Quality Act
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for additional requirements for disclosing entities relating to the quality of care furnished at skilled nursing facilties and nursing facilites, and for other purposes.

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