What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 7931.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7931/BILLS-118hr7931rh.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 804.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 7931

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Easier Ambulance Access for Hospitals in Difficult Terrain

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Ambulance service fee schedules for critical access hospitals in difficult terrain are updated, allowing a shorter 15-mile drive (instead of 35 miles) for mountainous or secondary road areas, potentially reducing medical transport costs. Hospitals that already met the distance requirements for mountainous terrain or secondary roads will be deemed to meet the new 15-mile requirement, ensuring their continued designation as critical access hospitals. The new provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2025, for hospital designation and from January 1, 2026, for ambulance service fee updates.

This act aims to improve access to ambulance services for hospitals located in hard-to-reach areas, such as mountainous terrain or regions with only secondary roads. These changes could enhance the speed and availability of medical assistance for residents in these areas, ensuring these hospitals can continue to provide critical emergency services.

Key points

Ambulance service fee schedules for critical access hospitals in difficult terrain are updated, allowing a shorter 15-mile drive (instead of 35 miles) for mountainous or secondary road areas, potentially reducing medical transport costs.

Hospitals that already met the distance requirements for mountainous terrain or secondary roads will be deemed to meet the new 15-mile requirement, ensuring their continued designation as critical access hospitals.

The new provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2025, for hospital designation and from January 1, 2026, for ambulance service fee updates.

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Additional Information

PEAKS Act

Print number: HR 7931

Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

Process start date: 2024-04-10

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