H.R. 3581

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Crenshaw · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 3581
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Delaying DSH Reductions

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Protect DSH Act.

SEC. 2. Delaying DSH Reductions

• (a) In general
  • Section 1923(f) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(f)
    • in paragraph (7)(A)—
      • in clause (i)—
        • (i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking 2026 through 2028and inserting 2029 through 2031; and
        • (ii) in subclause (II), by striking ; and
      • in clause (ii), by striking 2026 through 2028and inserting 2029 through 2031; and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking and inserting .