H.R. 7409 Introduced Health

Defend Rural Health Act of 2026

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the geographic reclassification of certain hospitals under the Medicare program.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
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Sponsor Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] Introduced February 5, 2026 Cosponsors 14 (14 R) Latest action February 5, 2026

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  1. Feb 5, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  2. Feb 5, 2026 Introduced in House

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