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116-hr-7759116th Congress

Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]

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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 encompass more types of providers, subject to certain recoupment and repayment provisions. The bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to forgive repayment, extend the recoupment timeline, and lower applicable interest rates for hospitals experiencing significant financial hardship (e.g., impending bankruptcy).

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]

MO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2020

  • Rep. Hagedorn, Jim [R-MN-1]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2020

  • Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2020

  • Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2020

  • Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2020

  • Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 8/21/2020

  • Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 8/21/2020

  • Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 8/21/2020

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2020

  • Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]

    OK • D

    Sponsored 9/15/2020

  • Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2020

  • Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2020

  • Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2020

  • Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2020

Roll Call Votes

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