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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