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Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act

USA119th CongressHR-6241| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (23)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act, proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by authorizing a new grant program. The Secretary would be empowered to award grants to eligible providers for delivering services related to the treatment of diabetes and associated co-morbid conditions in medically underserved communities , encompassing both urban and rural areas. To receive a grant, providers must agree to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including routine care for diabetic patients, public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot care, and treatment for kidney disease and other complications. These services must be provided in appropriate languages and with consideration for the cultural backgrounds of the individuals served, alongside conducting outreach activities to inform the public about the program. Eligible providers include public or nonprofit private health care entities such as community-based organizations, rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, and State, local, or Tribal health departments. The bill mandates that the Secretary ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds, balancing the needs of urban and rural communities, and authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act

USA119th CongressHR-6241| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This legislation, titled the Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act, proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by authorizing a new grant program. The Secretary would be empowered to award grants to eligible providers for delivering services related to the treatment of diabetes and associated co-morbid conditions in medically underserved communities , encompassing both urban and rural areas. To receive a grant, providers must agree to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including routine care for diabetic patients, public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot care, and treatment for kidney disease and other complications. These services must be provided in appropriate languages and with consideration for the cultural backgrounds of the individuals served, alongside conducting outreach activities to inform the public about the program. Eligible providers include public or nonprofit private health care entities such as community-based organizations, rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, and State, local, or Tribal health departments. The bill mandates that the Secretary ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds, balancing the needs of urban and rural communities, and authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (23)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted