To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the continued designation of certain critical access hospitals under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Alford
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Alford
MO • R
Cosponsors
Thompson (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 2/26/2026
Tokuda
HI • D
Sponsored 2/26/2026
Cuellar
TX • D
Sponsored 2/26/2026
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