HR-6426 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide low-interest loans to eligible health care organizations that anticipate revenue losses or higher operating costs due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The bill provides appropriations for this purpose. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and physician practices that participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-31IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2020-03-31IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Home and outpatient care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Nursing
  • Surgery and anesthesia
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