Introduced in House — H.R. 3581

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3581

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 23, 2025

Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protect DSH Act.

Sec. 2. Delaying DSH Reductions

(a) In general

Section 1923(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(f)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (7)(A)—

(A)

in clause (i)—

(i)

in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking 2026 through 2028 and inserting 2029 through 2031; and

(ii)

in subclause (II), by striking or period; and

(B)

in clause (ii), by striking 2026 through 2028 and inserting 2029 through 2031; and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking 2027 and inserting 2031.