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BillHR 8109 · 119

Save Struggling Hospitals Act

Introduced
Mar 26, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds struggling hospitals to help them stay open and provide medical care. Provides financial support to hospitals facing financial difficulties.

Sponsored By

David Kustoff
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 26, 2026
  3. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects patients and staff of struggling hospitals, potentially saving their access to local medical care and jobs. It also impacts the broader community that relies on these hospitals for emergency and ongoing healthcare services.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 40%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.