H.R. 2573 (112th): Rural Health Care Capital Access Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jul 18, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rubén Hinojosa [D-TX15]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 18, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 18, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 18, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Financial Services

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Full Title

To amend section 242 of the National Housing Act to extend the period of applicability of the exemption for critical access hospitals under the FHA program for mortgage insurance for hospitals.

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Last updated Jul 18, 2011.
2 pages

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7/18/2011--Introduced.
Rural Health Care Capital Access Act of 2011 - Amends the National Housing Act to extend from July 31, 2011 to July 31, 2016, the exemption for critical access hospitals from the limit on patient days customarily assignable to specified categories of care under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Federal Housing Administration [FHA]) hospital mortgage insurance program.

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