The public record · 119th Congress

ICU Bed Act of 2026

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that hospitals report intensive care unit bed availability in real time as a condition of participation under the Medicare program.Official Title as Introduced

ICU Bed Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Improving Care Utilization through Bed Exchange and Data Sharing Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8271·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Jay Obernolte(Republican-California-23)·

Apr 14, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 14, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 14, 2026

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Bill text

Apr 14, 2026As introduced in the House