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Rural Health Care Support: Better Access to Medical Services in Rural Areas

This new law aims to strengthen healthcare in rural areas. It will provide assistance to rural hospitals and other medical facilities in managing finances, improving service quality, and accessing funding. This is intended to prevent closures and ensure better access to healthcare for rural residents.
Key points
Rural healthcare facilities will receive support in financial management and long-term planning to help them remain operational.
The program aims to prevent the closure of rural hospitals and clinics, ensuring continuous access to medical services for residents.
Access to federal loans and grants will be facilitated for rural health facilities, enabling modernization and development.
The act seeks to improve the quality of medical services in rural areas, including support for digitalization and telemedicine.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1417
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2025-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1417.

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 2025-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rural healthcare facilities will receive support in financial management and long-term planning to help them remain operational.
  • The program aims to prevent the closure of rural hospitals and clinics, ensuring continuous access to medical services for residents.
  • Access to federal loans and grants will be facilitated for rural health facilities, enabling modernization and development.
  • The act seeks to improve the quality of medical services in rural areas, including support for digitalization and telemedicine.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13].

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 2025-12-22.

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