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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3581IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 23, 2025Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protect DSH Act.

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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.