Bill · S. 2989· Senate(119-S-2989)
Stop MPT Act
- Introduced
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 10/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act" prohibits health care entities or their owners from selling or leasing real property to real estate investment trusts if the deal weakens the entity's financial status or risks public health. Under this bill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must review these proposed sale or lease terms to ensure they meet these standards. The Secretary is also empowered to consult with State attorneys general and use designated attorneys for civil actions regarding violations. If a State fails to enforce these rules, the Secretary can step in to enforce them. Violators may face civil monetary penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. Additionally, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code regarding rents from qualified health care property.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
By preventing financial weakening of health care entities, the bill seeks to protect the continuity of essential health services.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review real estate transactions and enforce regulations.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+2
The bill protects mental and behavioral health care providers from potentially destabilizing real estate transactions.
The opposite
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?-2
The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code regarding rents from qualified health care property, which may impact corporate tax structures for real estate investment trusts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Health Care Stability: By prohibiting agreements that lead to a "long-term weakened financial status of the health care entity," the bill aims to keep medical providers financially sound (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Safeguarding Public Health: The bill prevents sales or leases that would "place the public health at risk," providing a safeguard for community well-being (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Increased Oversight: The requirement for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review terms of sales or leases adds a layer of scrutiny to ensure they are safe for the entities and the public (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Accountability through Penalties: The ability to apply civil monetary penalties up to $10,000 per violation provides a mechanism to punish those who violate these new regulations (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Regulatory Burden on Health Care Entities: Entities seeking to enter into agreements with real estate investment trusts are required to submit those terms to the Secretary for review, which creates a new administrative requirement (Section 2(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Increases Corporate Taxes-2
- 10/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont