H.R. 8967 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
H.R. 8967 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 21, 2026, sponsored by Randy Feenstra with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years. The program tests the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement under Medicare for small rural hospitals that are too large to qualify for special payment as critical access hospitals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Randy Feenstra (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 21, 2026)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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