Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, section 6226, Sec. 6226.
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The data collection year moves from 2019 to 2025
The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 6226 in the PDF
What the document says
“Section 1834A(a)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(4)(B)) is amended by striking ``2019'' each place it appears and inserting ``2025'' in each such place.”
Subsection (b) of section 6226 amends section 1834A(a)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act, striking 2019 in each place it appears and inserting 2025.
What the document actually says
“Section 1834A(a)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(4)(B)) is amended by striking ``2019'' each place it appears and inserting ``2025'' in each such place.”
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In one part of the law, cross out the year 2019 each time it shows up. Write in the year 2025 in each spot.
What this is about
Labs report what private payers pay them. The rates the government sets are built from that data. This moves which year the data comes from.
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Public Law 119-75, sec. 6226, 140 Stat. 684 (2026). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ75/html/PLAW-119publ75.htm
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“The data collection year moves from 2019 to 2025,” Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, section 6226, Sec. 6226. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/consolidated-appropriations-act-2026/proposal/sec6226-data-collection-year/ (retrieved October 10, 2026).
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