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Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act

7/24/2025, 1:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 2279

A bill introduced in the 119th Congress, Senate Bill 2279 aims to revoke modifications related to Medicaid State provider tax authority and State-directed payments introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Additionally, the bill proposes augmented funding for the rural health transformation program.

Current Status of Bill S 2279

Bill S 2279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2025. Bill S 2279 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 15, 2025.  Bill S 2279's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2279

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2279

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2279

A bill to repeal the changes to Medicaid State provider tax authority and State directed payments made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and provide increased funding for the rural health transformation program.
A bill to repeal the changes to Medicaid State provider tax authority and State directed payments made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and provide increased funding for the rural health transformation program.

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