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Supporting Rural Health Care Access and Affordability

This House Resolution highlights the importance of rural health care and the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing medical services. It aims to draw attention to issues with health care access and commits to advancing policies that improve the availability and affordability of health care for millions of citizens living outside urban areas.
Key points
Emphasizes that approximately 60 million Americans live in rural areas and often face barriers to health care access.
Notes the closure of 140 rural hospitals since 2010, making it harder for residents to receive medical treatment.
Expresses a commitment to supporting policies that enhance health care accessibility and affordability in rural areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1483
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2022-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1483.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizes that approximately 60 million Americans live in rural areas and often face barriers to health care access.
  • Notes the closure of 140 rural hospitals since 2010, making it harder for residents to receive medical treatment.
  • Expresses a commitment to supporting policies that enhance health care accessibility and affordability in rural areas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health