Protect DSH Act

Bill: 119-hr-3581
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2025-05-23
Policy area: Health
Latest action: action_date: 2025-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Summaries:

tv_txt: I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3581 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect DSH Act . 2. Delaying DSH Reductions (a) In general Section 1923(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (7)(A)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking 2026 through 2028 and inserting 2029 through 2031 ; and (ii) in subclause (II), by striking or period ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking 2026 through 2028 and inserting 2029 through 2031 ; and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking 2027 and inserting 2031 .