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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act," aims to improve the training and competency evaluation programs for nursing aides in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities that receive funding from Medicare and Medicaid. Specifically, it modifies sections of the Social Security Act to ensure that programs are appropriately approved by striking certain provisions and adjusting criteria for when a facility's training programs might be disallowed. These changes include updating the conditions under which a facility might face penalties or have deficiencies related to resident care, such as being assessed a significant civil money penalty (defined as at least $12,924) or being subject to various remedies for quality of care issues, thereby strengthening oversight and potentially improving the quality of care provided to seniors in these facilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7096/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7096/BILLS-119hr7096ih.pdf |
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