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State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7956| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Julie Fedorchak

Julie Fedorchak

Republican Representative

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026," aims to reauthorize the State Offices of Rural Health program by amending the Public Health Service Act. It specifically modifies section 338J(i)(1) of the Act to authorize appropriations for grants under the program, ensuring continued federal support for initiatives addressing health care needs in rural areas. The legislation authorizes $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 , providing consistent financial backing for the program over a five-year period. Subsequently, it increases the authorized funding to $13,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032 , extending the program's reauthorization for an additional five years with enhanced financial resources to further strengthen rural health services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9137
State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9137
    State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7956| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This bill, titled the "State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026," aims to reauthorize the State Offices of Rural Health program by amending the Public Health Service Act. It specifically modifies section 338J(i)(1) of the Act to authorize appropriations for grants under the program, ensuring continued federal support for initiatives addressing health care needs in rural areas. The legislation authorizes $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 , providing consistent financial backing for the program over a five-year period. Subsequently, it increases the authorized funding to $13,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032 , extending the program's reauthorization for an additional five years with enhanced financial resources to further strengthen rural health services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9137
State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9137
    State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Julie Fedorchak

Julie Fedorchak

Republican Representative

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

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