In CommitteeFiled May 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19, 2026
Summary
The Rural MOMS Act changes the Medicare definition of acute‑care inpatient beds for critical access hospitals by excluding beds used only for labor and delivery. This adjustment affects rural hospitals that provide maternity services and could influence how they meet critical‑access criteria. The change aims to better reflect the role of maternity beds in these facilities.
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