HR 7486·Federal·house
Protecting Hospitals from Disaster Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 11, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Social Security Act to require Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) to assist hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, skilled‑nursing facilities, and other listed providers in disaster preparedness and response. It earmarks $50 million from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund for FY 2026 to fund these QIO contracts. The goal is to reduce physical and chronic risks to health‑care facilities and their patients during extreme weather.
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