United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HR 9163 — Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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In plain language

The bill addresses issues related to Critical Access Hospitals.

This bill aims to modify regulations affecting Critical Access Hospitals to improve their operation and sustainability. It seeks to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This bill could help ensure that Critical Access Hospitals have the necessary resources to provide care in rural areas.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Social Security Act to ensure critical access hospitals do not lose their status due to roadway or transportation infrastructure improvements.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395i-4(c)(2)

    ``(F) Disregard of subsequent roadway or transportation infrastructure improvements.-- ``(i) In general.--A facility that is or at any point was designated as a critical access hospital by a State under subparagraph (B) that would meet the criterion specified in clause (i)(I) of such subparagraph but for a roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement completed on or after the date of such designation shall be deemed to continue to meet such criterion. ``(ii) Roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement defined.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement' includes-- ``(I) the construction, realignment, widening, or enhancement of a highway or roadway; and ``(II) the construction or modification of a bridge, overpass, or tunnel.''.

    This addition allows critical access hospitals to retain their designation despite subsequent infrastructure changes.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9163?
HR 9163 is sponsored by Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Figures, Shomari (Democratic), Davis, Danny K. (Democratic), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), Fields, Cleo (Democratic), McIver, LaMonica (Democratic), and Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9163?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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