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Prioritizing Funding for Rural Hospitals and Mental Health Facilities.

This law aims to improve access to medical and mental health services in rural areas by prioritizing funding for these facilities between 2025 and 2031. This means rural residents can expect better-equipped local centers, increased staffing, and expanded telehealth services. The funds can also be used to renovate and reopen facilities that have been closed.
Key points
Increased priority for federal loans and grants for rural hospitals and mental health centers.
Funds can be used for medical supplies, hiring staff, and expanding telehealth capabilities.
10% of guaranteed loan funds are reserved specifically for supporting these facilities until 2031.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9093
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2024-07-23
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Source data: api.congress.gov
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9093.

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 2024-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased priority for federal loans and grants for rural hospitals and mental health centers.
  • Funds can be used for medical supplies, hiring staff, and expanding telehealth capabilities.
  • 10% of guaranteed loan funds are reserved specifically for supporting these facilities until 2031.
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. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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