# 115-hr-7391: Rural Hospital Freedom and Flexibility Act of 2018

115-hr-7391, Rural Hospital Freedom and Flexibility Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX); status 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. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-7391
- Congress: 115
- Title: Rural Hospital Freedom and Flexibility Act of 2018
- Status: 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.
- Introduced: 2018-12-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Rural Hospital Freedom and Flexibility Act of 2018 This bill establishes several requirements under Medicare regarding certified rural emergency access centers, including payment, certification, and participation requirements.

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7331: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Post Office".
- 115-hr-7205: No Budget No Recess Act
- 115-hr-7073: 50 Votes for the Wall Act
- 115-hr-7059: Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018
- 115-hr-6760: Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018
- 115-hr-6633: Turkey International Financial Institutions Act

## Sources
- [115-hr-7391 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/7391)

## Related
- [115-hr-7331: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7331)
- [115-hr-7205: No Budget No Recess Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7205)
- [115-hr-7073: 50 Votes for the Wall Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7073)
- [115-hr-7059: Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7059)
- [115-hr-6760: Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6760)
- [115-hr-6633: Turkey International Financial Institutions Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6633)
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