Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-02T06:53:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8986 Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/2/2026, 6:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8986

The bill "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the designation of certain facilities as critical access hospitals under the Medicare program," designated as H.R. 8986 in the 119th Congress, aims to modify the Social Security Act to permit specific facilities to be recognized as critical access hospitals within the Medicare program. Introduced on May 21, 2026, the bill focuses on potentially designating certain healthcare facilities as critical access hospitals, likely entailing eligibility criteria and operational requirements for such designation under Medicare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8986

Bill HR 8986 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8986 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8986's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 21, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8986

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the designation of certain facilities as critical access hospitals under the Medicare program.