Bills · S 3047
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3047Health
Restoring Rural Health Act
INTRO OCT 23· LAST ACTION OCT 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because Critical Access Hospitals are vital for healthcare access in many rural parts of the United States. These hospitals often operate on thin margins and rely heavily on the enhanced Medicare payments that come with their CAH designation. Losing this status, potentially due to changes in how distances are measured or the establishment of new facilities nearby, could force these hospitals to close or significantly reduce services.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a temporary period of stability for certain rural hospitals, preventing an immediate loss of critical healthcare infrastructure in communities that can least afford it. If it doesn't become law, some CAHs that are found to be non-compliant with the distance rule could lose their special designation, potentially leading to financial hardship, service reductions, or even closure, making it harder for rural residents to get emergency and essential medical care.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows certain Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to maintain their designation even if they fail a distance requirement.
This provides a critical exception to a standard rule, preventing immediate loss of status for specific rural hospitals.
PROVISION 02
The exception applies only to hospitals designated as CAHs by January 1, 2024.
This limits the scope of the bill to existing CAHs and prevents new facilities from taking advantage of the exception.
PROVISION 03
The exception is for hospitals that receive a non-compliance notice from CMS between December 1, 2024, and January 1, 2027.
This creates a specific window for the exception, indicating it's a temporary measure rather than a permanent change to the distance rule.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Mississippi
YRS IN OFFICE
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43
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 23
Introduced in Senate
OCT 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3047
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 23, 2025
Last actionOct 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 23, 2025
Senate BillS 3047Health
Restoring Rural Health Act
INTRODUCED OCT 23, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 23, 2025
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READING
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