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Designating National Rural Health Day to Address Access Challenges and Policy Commitment.

The US Senate designated November 16th as National Rural Health Day to highlight the significant health challenges faced by over 60 million rural residents. The resolution acknowledges barriers like hospital closures and provider shortages, expressing a commitment to advancing policies that improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in these communities.
Key points
The designation raises public awareness about critical issues such as limited access to specialized care and high rates of hospital closures in rural areas.
The Senate commits to future policy work aimed at making healthcare easier to reach and less expensive for rural citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_470
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating November 16th, 2023, as "National Rural Health Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_470.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The designation raises public awareness about critical issues such as limited access to specialized care and high rates of hospital closures in rural areas.
  • The Senate commits to future policy work aimed at making healthcare easier to reach and less expensive for rural citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558; text: CR S5553-5554)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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