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Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026

7/1/2026, 8:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9163

H.R. 9163, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 4, 2026, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent facilities from losing critical access hospital status due to roadway or transportation infrastructure upgrades.

Current Status of Bill HR 9163

Bill HR 9163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2026. Bill HR 9163 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2026.  Bill HR 9163's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9163

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9163

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9163

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that facilities do not lose critical access hospital status as a result of a roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that facilities do not lose critical access hospital status as a result of a roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement.

Comments

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Gian Frye

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1 month ago

This bill is bad for hospitals. It will hurt us.