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Rural Health Focus Act

USA119th CongressS-403| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Rural Health Focus Act" directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be headed by a director. This office will serve as the primary CDC contact for rural health, focusing on conducting and promoting research regarding public health issues affecting rural populations, and disseminating results. Its duties include developing and coordinating policies, best practices, and innovative programs, including through telehealth , to improve care and services for rural communities. The office will also support rural health research, conduct educational outreach, and disseminate evidence-based interventions to prevent disease and promote healthy behaviors, while identifying healthcare disparities and improving understanding of rural health challenges. Additionally, it is authorized to award grants and contracts for technical assistance and will coordinate with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to avoid duplication of efforts.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3102: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

Rural Health Focus Act

USA119th CongressS-403| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
The "Rural Health Focus Act" directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be headed by a director. This office will serve as the primary CDC contact for rural health, focusing on conducting and promoting research regarding public health issues affecting rural populations, and disseminating results. Its duties include developing and coordinating policies, best practices, and innovative programs, including through telehealth , to improve care and services for rural communities. The office will also support rural health research, conduct educational outreach, and disseminate evidence-based interventions to prevent disease and promote healthy behaviors, while identifying healthcare disparities and improving understanding of rural health challenges. Additionally, it is authorized to award grants and contracts for technical assistance and will coordinate with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to avoid duplication of efforts.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (3)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3102: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted