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Protecting Local Hospitals: Ensuring Community Healthcare Access.

This bill aims to ensure that hospitals serving as the sole medical facility in their area can continue to operate. This prevents residents in small towns and rural areas from losing access to essential healthcare, which is vital for their safety and well-being.
Key points
The bill protects the status of hospitals that are the only medical facilities in their community, ensuring their continued support.
This means residents in remote areas will still have access to doctors and treatment close to home.
The provisions cover hospitals that met specific criteria before March 13, 2020, for a 10-year period.
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Print number: 117_HR_4859
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PAATCH Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill protects the status of hospitals that are the only medical facilities in their community, ensuring their continued support.
  • This means residents in remote areas will still have access to doctors and treatment close to home.
  • The provisions cover hospitals that met specific criteria before March 13, 2020, for a 10-year period.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Health