Federal · 119th Congress
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Policy areaHealth
Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that provide funding to health care service providers and related entities in rural areas.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes grants for
expanding the delivery of health care services in rural areas, developing integrated health care networks (i.e., collaborative groups of local health care organizations) in rural areas, and improving the quality of services provided by small health care providers in rural areas. Also, the bill requires HRSA to ensure that grant funds for expanding services or developing health care networks are used to (1) meet the health care needs of underserved populations, and (2) engage such populations in the planning and implementation of related activities.
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Cosponsors5
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Other titles2
To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
Legislative history17
Apr 22, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)Roll Call 128406–4
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Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorMrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 3, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Oct 3, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Sep 17, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Texts
As passed by the HouseLatestEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 21, 2026As placed on the Senate calendarPlaced on Calendar SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 22, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 3, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 31, 2025