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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 31, 2025
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.
People & committees
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R–GA
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
House roll call 128 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
House roll call 128 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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