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- H.R.7759
H.R.7759: Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 23, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (2 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 23, 2020
Bill Summary
Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act This bill modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The program provides Medicare payments in advance to eligible providers experiencing claims or cash flow disruptions, such as during national emergencies; the program was specifically expanded in response to COVID-19 to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 23, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| July 23, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 23, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jason Smith (R-Mo.) |