HR2493
On Senate Calendar
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Mar 31, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHThis Act may be cited as the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025.
Section 330A(e) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
In awarding a grant under this subsection, the Director shall ensure that the funds made available through the grant will be used, as appropriate—
to meet the health care needs of rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served; and
for other activities to ensure the rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served will be involved in the development and ongoing operations of the project.
Section 330A(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
In awarding a grant under this subsection, the Director shall ensure that the funds made available through the grant will be used, as appropriate—
to increase access to quality health care services through integrated health care networks for the rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served; and
for other activities to ensure the rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served will benefit from and be involved in the planning, development, and ongoing implementation of the network.
Section 330A(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(j)) is amended by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030.
Section 330A(e) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
In awarding a grant under this subsection, the Director shall ensure that the funds made available through the grant will be used, as appropriate—
to meet the health care needs of rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served; and
for other activities to ensure the rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served will be involved in the development and ongoing operations of the project.
Section 330A(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
In awarding a grant under this subsection, the Director shall ensure that the funds made available through the grant will be used, as appropriate—
to increase access to quality health care services through integrated health care networks for the rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served; and
for other activities to ensure the rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served will benefit from and be involved in the planning, development, and ongoing implementation of the network.
Section 330A(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(j)) is amended by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030.
Legislative Timeline
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
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Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
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At 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.
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Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
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Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
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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)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.