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PAATCH Act
12/20/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5093
The PAATCH Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5093, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of cybersecurity threats facing the United States.
The PAATCH Act aims to improve the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure by establishing a grant program to assist state and local governments in enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities. This includes providing funding for training programs, technology upgrades, and other resources to help prevent and respond to cyber attacks.
Additionally, the bill seeks to promote information sharing between the federal government and state and local entities to better coordinate efforts to combat cyber threats. It also includes provisions to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce by providing scholarships and other incentives for individuals pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Overall, the PAATCH Act is designed to bolster the nation's defenses against cyber attacks and improve coordination between government agencies at all levels. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect the United States from the growing threat of cybercrime.
The PAATCH Act aims to improve the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure by establishing a grant program to assist state and local governments in enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities. This includes providing funding for training programs, technology upgrades, and other resources to help prevent and respond to cyber attacks.
Additionally, the bill seeks to promote information sharing between the federal government and state and local entities to better coordinate efforts to combat cyber threats. It also includes provisions to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce by providing scholarships and other incentives for individuals pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Overall, the PAATCH Act is designed to bolster the nation's defenses against cyber attacks and improve coordination between government agencies at all levels. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect the United States from the growing threat of cybercrime.
Congressional Summary of HR 5093
Patient Accessibility and Access To Community Healthcare Act or the PAATCH Act
This bill allows a hospital that was designated as a sole community hospital on or before March 13, 2020, to retain this status for a five-year period beginning on the date of the bill's enactment.
Sole community hospitals are rural hospitals or hospitals that are the sole source of inpatient care in a certain geographic area. Such hospitals receive specialized treatment with respect to Medicare payment, the 340B drug discount program, and other health care programs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5093
Bill HR 5093 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5093 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5093's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5093
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5093
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5093
PAATCH Act
PAATCH Act
Patient Accessibility and Access To Community Healthcare Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve sole community hospital determinations made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5093
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