This bill aims to significantly improve healthcare access and services in rural areas through two distinct grant programs. The first, the Rural Health Center Innovation Awards program , establishes grants for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), or entities aspiring to become one. These grants enable such facilities to function as walk-in urgent care centers and crucial triage or staging facilities for emergency transport to hospitals, requiring professional clinical staff and resources like laboratories and X-ray machines. Eligible entities can use these five-year grants to expand operating hours, cover construction and renovation costs, and acquire necessary equipment. Grant amounts can be up to $750,000 in the first year for new centers and $500,000 annually thereafter for all recipients, with priority given to existing FQHCs and RHCs. The Secretary is mandated to report on the program's success, including its impact on access and utilization. The second initiative is the Rural Health Department Enhancement Program , which provides competitive grants to local public health departments in rural areas. This program aims to enhance their capabilities to offer emergency services, triage and transport, and primary care, effectively expanding their role to provide services similar to those found in emergency departments. Rural health departments can utilize these five-year grants, up to $500,000 annually, to obtain essential medical equipment, hire additional healthcare providers, and conduct community outreach. Both programs are authorized to receive $25,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, underscoring a substantial federal commitment to bolstering rural healthcare infrastructure and emergency preparedness.