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Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2493| House 
| Updated: 10/3/2025
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (5)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill extends the authorization of key rural health care grant programs through 2030 . It amends the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants to require that funds be used to meet the needs of rural underserved populations and to involve those populations in project development and operations. It similarly amends the Rural Health Network Development Grants to ensure funds increase access to quality care through integrated networks and that underserved residents participate in planning and implementation. The amendments emphasize community involvement and tailored service delivery. The reauthorization preserves existing funding mechanisms while strengthening oversight of how grant dollars are applied to rural health needs.

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Timeline
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2301
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2301
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.


  • September 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.


  • October 3, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2301: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Health care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingRural conditions and development

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2493| House 
| Updated: 10/3/2025
The bill extends the authorization of key rural health care grant programs through 2030 . It amends the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants to require that funds be used to meet the needs of rural underserved populations and to involve those populations in project development and operations. It similarly amends the Rural Health Network Development Grants to ensure funds increase access to quality care through integrated networks and that underserved residents participate in planning and implementation. The amendments emphasize community involvement and tailored service delivery. The reauthorization preserves existing funding mechanisms while strengthening oversight of how grant dollars are applied to rural health needs.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2301
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2301
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.


  • September 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.


  • October 3, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (5)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2301: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingRural conditions and development