HR 8986·Federal·house
Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act
In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Social Security Act so a state can label a hospital as a critical access hospital even if it doesn’t meet the usual rules, provided it serves enough TRICARE or veteran patients and is in a rural or reservation area. It targets facilities that care for service members, their families, veterans and tribal communities, aiming to improve access to essential health services in remote locations.
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