A Democratic bill with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill explicitly entitles healthcare facilities to reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing if found in violation.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
By restricting private equity ownership of healthcare facilities, the bill aims to protect the integrity of care provided under the Medicare program.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill seeks to protect the Medicare program which provides healthcare coverage for seniors by limiting specific types of corporate ownership.
The opposite
- Scored -7
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The bill restricts the ability of private equity funds and real estate investment trusts to receive Medicare payments from owned facilities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Medicare payments to specific entities: The bill prohibits payments to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities owned or controlled by a covered firm or its affiliate (Section 2, paragraph 1A). This change prevents these specific types of firms from participating in the Medicare program.
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Due process for facilities: Any hospital or skilled nursing facility found to be in violation is entitled to reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing (Section 2, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial liability for firms: A covered firm or its affiliate is held jointly and severally liable for any penalties or obligations received by a hospital or skilled nursing facility that violates the prohibition (Section 2, paragraph 3).
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Strict control definitions: The definition of "control" includes the power to direct management, administrative functions, assets, or policies through voting securities or contracting (Section 2, paragraph 4B). This could impact entities that have even indirect control over a facility.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill explicitly entitles healthcare facilities to reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing if found in violation. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes clear definitions of control and liability for firms participating in the Medicare program.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By restricting private equity ownership of healthcare facilities, the bill aims to protect the integrity of care provided under the Medicare program. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill alters how Medicare payments are distributed by prohibiting payments to hospitals and skilled nursing facilities owned by certain private equity firms or REITs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill amends the Social Security Act to change how Medicare-related payments are handled for specific healthcare entities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill protects the Medicare system which is a primary source of healthcare for retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill seeks to protect the Medicare program which provides healthcare coverage for seniors by limiting specific types of corporate ownership. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The bill restricts the ability of private equity funds and real estate investment trusts to receive Medicare payments from owned facilities.
- 10/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Rosa DeLauroDemocrat · Connecticut
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan