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DSH in Tennessee Act

USA119th CongressHR-6393| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Diana Harshbarger

Diana Harshbarger

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (6)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to establish a permanent disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment for the State of Tennessee. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure Tennessee receives DSH funding starting in fiscal year 2026 and for all subsequent fiscal years. For fiscal year 2026, Tennessee's DSH allotment will be set at its fiscal year 2015 DSH funding level , as specified in paragraph (6)(A)(vi) of the Act, with an annual increase based on the percentage change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers. In fiscal years following 2026, Tennessee will be designated as a "low DSH state," meaning its allotment will increase in the same manner as other states in that category. This measure seeks to provide consistent federal support for hospitals serving a high volume of low-income patients in Tennessee.
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Timeline
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3299
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3299
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

DSH in Tennessee Act

USA119th CongressHR-6393| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
This legislation aims to establish a permanent disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment for the State of Tennessee. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure Tennessee receives DSH funding starting in fiscal year 2026 and for all subsequent fiscal years. For fiscal year 2026, Tennessee's DSH allotment will be set at its fiscal year 2015 DSH funding level , as specified in paragraph (6)(A)(vi) of the Act, with an annual increase based on the percentage change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers. In fiscal years following 2026, Tennessee will be designated as a "low DSH state," meaning its allotment will increase in the same manner as other states in that category. This measure seeks to provide consistent federal support for hospitals serving a high volume of low-income patients in Tennessee.
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Timeline
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3299
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3299
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Diana Harshbarger

Diana Harshbarger

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (6)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted