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Introduced
07/29/2025
07/29/2025
In Committee
07/29/2025
07/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend Public Law 119-21 to repeal certain changes to provider taxes under the Medicaid program.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to repeal changes made to Medicaid provider taxes that were previously established in Public Law 119-21. Specifically, the bill would eliminate Section 71115 of that law and restore the previous legal provisions related to provider taxes as if the changes had never been made. Provider taxes are fees that healthcare providers like hospitals and clinics pay to the government, which can impact how healthcare services are funded. By restoring the prior legal language, the bill aims to reverse recent modifications to how these provider taxes are structured or calculated in the Medicaid program, which is a government health insurance program primarily for low-income individuals. The bill's title, "Protect Our Hospitals Act," suggests the intent is to potentially reduce financial burdens on healthcare providers by reverting to a previous tax framework.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Greg Landsman (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
John Larson (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 07/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4807/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4807/BILLS-119hr4807ih.pdf |
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