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SENATE 474119th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7829-7830)

A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".

Last Action
10/29/2025

Actions

  • 2025-02-06Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S796)
  • 2025-02-06Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2025-02-06 (00)

Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act

This bill establishes a minimum funding allotment for Medicaid disproportionate-share hospitals (DSHs). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payments under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)

Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum allotment of $20 million per state for FY2025-FY2029, increased for inflation in subsequent years, despite any required reductions or other applicable funding calculations.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)
  • Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)

Subjects

  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Medicaid
  • Rural conditions and development
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