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HR 8967·Federal·house

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization

In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

May 21, 2026

Summary

The bill lengthens the federal demonstration program that supports rural community hospitals from a 15‑year extension to a 20‑year extension. It also creates a provision allowing hospitals that join the program between Dec. 30, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2027 to receive the same extension benefits. This change aims to give rural hospitals more stable, long‑term support.

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