S. 474: Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S796) |
| Last updated | 2025-05-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act
This bill establishes a minimum funding allotment for Medicaid disproportionate-share hospitals (DSHs). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payments under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)
Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum allotment of $20 million per state for FY2025-FY2029, increased for inflation in subsequent years, despite any required reductions or other applicable funding calculations.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 474 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 474?
S. 474 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 474 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).