Bill · H.R. 7920· House(119-HR-7920)

Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026

Age: 67 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 3/12/2026
Last activity: 3/12/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Mary Gay Scanlon
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026" aims to amend the Social Security Act to prevent certain firms from receiving Medicare payments. It specifically prohibits payments to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities that are owned or controlled by a "covered firm" or its affiliate. Covered firms include private equity funds, corporations owned by private equity funds, or real estate investment trusts. The bill includes a three-year grace period for facilities already owned by these firms at the time of enactment. Additionally, the law establishes procedures for notice, hearings, and judicial review regarding violations.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The bill explicitly entitles healthcare facilities to reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing if found in violation.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
By restricting private equity ownership of healthcare facilities, the bill aims to protect the integrity of care provided under the Medicare program.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill seeks to protect the Medicare program which provides healthcare coverage for seniors by limiting specific types of corporate ownership.

The opposite

Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-7
The bill restricts the ability of private equity funds and real estate investment trusts to receive Medicare payments from owned facilities.