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Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9005| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (12)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide temporary zero-percent interest loans to eligible rural hospitals under the community facilities direct loan program. These loans, initially for five years, are for constructing new facilities or renovating existing ones, aiming to improve healthcare access and financial stability in underserved communities. Eligibility requires hospitals to be in low-population counties, geographically isolated, or designated as Critical Access or Rural Emergency Hospitals, and continuously licensed for at least 30 years. They must demonstrate need, positive community impact, and financial stability, with priority given to those in sparsely populated areas, those unable to afford standard loan terms, or those serving a high percentage of Medicare, Medicaid, or self-pay patients. After the initial five-year period, the Secretary assesses financial stability; if stable, the loan refinances at prevailing rates without retroactive interest. If not stable, or if prevailing rates exceed 2.5%, a hospital may apply for a one-time, five-year renewal of the zero-percent interest loan, contingent on conditions like seeking federal technical assistance or demonstrating continued community impact. Hospitals receiving these loans are also eligible for technical assistance grants to support operational improvements and long-term financial health.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4141
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4141
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4141: Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026

Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9005| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide temporary zero-percent interest loans to eligible rural hospitals under the community facilities direct loan program. These loans, initially for five years, are for constructing new facilities or renovating existing ones, aiming to improve healthcare access and financial stability in underserved communities. Eligibility requires hospitals to be in low-population counties, geographically isolated, or designated as Critical Access or Rural Emergency Hospitals, and continuously licensed for at least 30 years. They must demonstrate need, positive community impact, and financial stability, with priority given to those in sparsely populated areas, those unable to afford standard loan terms, or those serving a high percentage of Medicare, Medicaid, or self-pay patients. After the initial five-year period, the Secretary assesses financial stability; if stable, the loan refinances at prevailing rates without retroactive interest. If not stable, or if prevailing rates exceed 2.5%, a hospital may apply for a one-time, five-year renewal of the zero-percent interest loan, contingent on conditions like seeking federal technical assistance or demonstrating continued community impact. Hospitals receiving these loans are also eligible for technical assistance grants to support operational improvements and long-term financial health.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4141
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4141
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (12)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4141: Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted