Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 2493
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-22: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-28T06:08:34Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation reauthorizes federal grant programs that support rural health care services, with added emphasis on serving underserved populations.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 330A of the Public Health Service Act to require that Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants and Rural Health Network Development Grants prioritize the health care needs of rural underserved populations.
- Directs that grant funds be used, where appropriate, to involve these populations in project planning, development, and ongoing operations.
- Extends the authorization period for these programs from 2021–2025 to 2026–2030.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces new statutory language ensuring grant funds specifically address and engage rural underserved communities, which was not previously required.
- Renews program funding authority for an additional five years.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Continues and guides administration of grants by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Citizens: Aims to improve access to health care for residents in rural and underserved areas.
- No direct effects on international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Rural health care providers and networks.
- Underserved populations in rural communities.
- Federal agencies responsible for grant oversight and distribution.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications None identified; the bill is a straightforward reauthorization with targeted program adjustments and no new regulatory mandates or constitutional concerns.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-22: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
- 2026-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-21: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022) (Roll call 128)
- 2026-04-21: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022) (Roll call 128)
- 2026-04-21: Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
- 2026-04-21: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2026-04-21: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
- 2026-04-21: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
- 2026-04-21: Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-10-03: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
- 2025-10-03: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
- 2025-10-03: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
- 2025-09-17: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
- 2025-09-17: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-09-10: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Bill Versions
- Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — issued 2026-04-21 — PDF (6 pages)
- Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — issued 2025-03-31 — PDF (3 pages)
- Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — issued 2026-04-22 — PDF (6 pages)
- Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — issued 2025-10-03 — PDF (6 pages)