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Boosting Healthcare Staff for Rural Veterans

This bill establishes a new office within the Department of Veterans Affairs focused on hiring more healthcare professionals for clinics and hospitals in rural areas. It aims to make it easier for veterans living far from cities to get the medical care they need by increasing staff numbers in local facilities.
Key points
A dedicated office will be created to recruit medical staff for rural VA locations.
Plans and strategies will be developed to attract doctors, nurses, and other professionals to work in rural veteran clinics and hospitals.
Studies on scholarship programs will be conducted, and a fellowship program will be established to encourage medical professionals to serve in rural areas.
The goal is to improve access to healthcare for veterans living in underserved rural communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7414
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2022-04-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RURAL Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7414.

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 2022-04-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A dedicated office will be created to recruit medical staff for rural VA locations.
  • Plans and strategies will be developed to attract doctors, nurses, and other professionals to work in rural veteran clinics and hospitals.
  • Studies on scholarship programs will be conducted, and a fellowship program will be established to encourage medical professionals to serve in rural areas.
  • The goal is to improve access to healthcare for veterans living in underserved rural communities.
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. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

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 2025-12-28.

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