Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act
Reps. Newhouse and Larsen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rural Hospitals Serving Military and Tribal Families
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has bipartisan support and addresses the popular issue of rural healthcare. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and needs more support to move forward.
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Life & Work
The bill helps protect labor and delivery services at rural hospitals, particularly those serving military families. One of the qualifying criteria specifically looks at revenue from TRICARE-covered births, recognizing that keeping these hospitals open is essential for pregnant women in remote areas who would otherwise face dangerous travel distances to give birth.
“15 percent or more of the annual gross revenue from labor and delivery services of the hospital is derived from services provided to individuals covered under the TRICARE program.”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act
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