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Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act

USA119th CongressHR-7514| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act, aims to provide crucial financial support to a broad range of rural health care facilities , including hospitals, behavioral health centers, and long-term care facilities. It authorizes these facilities to access federal agricultural credit assistance, specifically under sections 306(a) or 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The assistance can be applied to several critical areas: refinancing debt obligations , updating vital services such as telehealth, equipment, and online databases, and supporting essential ancillary needs like operating expenses and reserve funds. However, the use of these funds is contingent upon the facility demonstrating that it will help preserve access to health services in a rural community and meaningfully improve its financial position, while also meeting the Rural Development Agency's financial feasibility requirements. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision allowing the Secretary to waive certain requirements for facilities that are insolvent or located in persistent poverty areas, socially vulnerable communities, or other distressed areas. This aims to provide more flexible support to the most vulnerable rural health care providers, with the changes taking effect six months after enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5989
Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5989
    Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act

USA119th CongressHR-7514| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This legislative proposal, known as the Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act, aims to provide crucial financial support to a broad range of rural health care facilities , including hospitals, behavioral health centers, and long-term care facilities. It authorizes these facilities to access federal agricultural credit assistance, specifically under sections 306(a) or 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The assistance can be applied to several critical areas: refinancing debt obligations , updating vital services such as telehealth, equipment, and online databases, and supporting essential ancillary needs like operating expenses and reserve funds. However, the use of these funds is contingent upon the facility demonstrating that it will help preserve access to health services in a rural community and meaningfully improve its financial position, while also meeting the Rural Development Agency's financial feasibility requirements. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision allowing the Secretary to waive certain requirements for facilities that are insolvent or located in persistent poverty areas, socially vulnerable communities, or other distressed areas. This aims to provide more flexible support to the most vulnerable rural health care providers, with the changes taking effect six months after enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5989
Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5989
    Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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