To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6240

119th Congress

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis

Senator

Republican

WY

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Economic development

Government information and archives

Texas

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6240, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6240