HR 2493 119th Congress House In Progress

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377. · Apr 22, 2026

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Legislative Summary

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that provide funding to health care service providers and related entities in rural areas. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes grants for expanding the delivery of health care services in rural areas, developing integrated health care networks (i.e., collaborative groups of local health care organizations) in rural areas, and improving the quality of services provided by small health care providers in rural areas. Also, the bill requires HRSA to ensure that grant funds for expanding services or developing health care networks are used to (1) meet the health care needs of underserved populations, and (2) engage such populations in the planning and implementation of related activities.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Independent · GA
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. FiguresRep. RulliRep. SchrierRep. TokudaRep. Vindman
Floor Vote
Passed House · Apr 1, 2026
198
Yea · 92%
4
Nay · 8%
14
Not Voting

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