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.
This bill requires skilled nursing facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to allow residents to designate at least one person who can visit them without any restrictions or limitations. The designated visitor must be granted immediate access, though residents retain the right to deny or withdraw this designation at any time. The legislation affects all skilled nursing facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, essentially protecting residents' ability to maintain contact with a chosen family member, friend, or advocate of their choosing. The bill contains no specific funding allocations, as it primarily imposes operational requirements on existing healthcare facilities rather than creating new federal spending programs. The measure was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration.
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