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Permanent Federal Funding for Tennessee Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients

This act establishes permanent federal financial support for Tennessee hospitals that treat a high number of low-income patients. This ensures hospitals have stable funds to cover care costs, potentially improving access to medical services for state residents. The funds will be increased annually by the inflation rate.
Key points
Tennessee hospitals will receive permanent federal funding for care provided to low-income patients, starting in fiscal year 2026.
The funding amount will be adjusted annually for inflation, ensuring financial stability for these facilities.
This aims to ensure hospitals can continue providing essential services to the state's most vulnerable residents.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6393
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2025-12-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DSH in Tennessee Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6393.

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 2025-12-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tennessee hospitals will receive permanent federal funding for care provided to low-income patients, starting in fiscal year 2026.
  • The funding amount will be adjusted annually for inflation, ensuring financial stability for these facilities.
  • This aims to ensure hospitals can continue providing essential services to the state's most vulnerable residents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health