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Keeping Obstetrics Local Act

7/9/2025, 12:59 PM

Summary of Bill S 2059

This bill, designated as S. 2059 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 12, 2025, aims to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. It seeks to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals that provide maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations.

Current Status of Bill S 2059

Bill S 2059 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill S 2059 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2025.  Bill S 2059's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2059

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2059

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2059

A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Darren Snow

574

6 months ago

I'm all for this bill, sounds like a step in the right direction. But what's the deal with the long term effects? How will it really impact us?