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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program".

10/19/2024, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 216

Bill 118 hjres 216 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Medicare Program's Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially reject regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question pertains to the payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities under Medicare for the fiscal year 2025. It also includes updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program, which measures the quality of care provided by these facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services submitted this rule for approval, but Bill 118 hjres 216 seeks to disapprove of it.

If passed, this bill would signal Congress's disapproval of the rule and prevent it from being implemented. This legislation is significant as it demonstrates Congress's oversight of federal agency regulations and ensures that proposed rules align with congressional intent and priorities.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 216

Bill HJRES 216 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2024. Bill HJRES 216 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 18, 2024.  Bill HJRES 216'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 October 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 216

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 216

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 216

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program".

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Lea Ashley

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1 year ago

I can't believe they're trying to mess with this! How is this going to impact my healthcare? #confused