S474 sets a $20 million funding floor for rural hospitals in each state from 2025 to 2029. Affects rural hospitals by ensuring stable Medicaid support, preventing closures.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S796).
Latest action on S. 474: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S796)
Who this affects: S474 primarily impacts rural hospitals that rely on Medicaid funding to serve low-income patients. These hospitals are crucial for providing healthcare in areas with limited medical facilities.
Why this matters: Rural hospitals are vital for communities with few healthcare options. Without stable funding, these hospitals risk closure, leaving residents without nearby medical care. S474 aims to prevent this by ensuring consistent financial support. The bill addresses the challenges rural hospitals face, such as high uncompensated care costs and reliance on Medicaid patients.
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Officially: Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act
S474 sets a $20 million funding floor for rural hospitals in each state from 2025 to 2029. Affects rural hospitals by ensuring stable Medicaid support, preventing closures.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S474. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S796) (2/6/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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