S. 2046 — Rural Health Care Facility Improvement Act of 2002

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Rural Health Care Facility Improvement Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a loan guarantee program for rural health facilities. Defines rural health facility to include the following facilities found in rural areas: health clinics, critical access hospitals, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, health centers, federally qualified health centers, and nursing homes. Covers the purchase of new and the repair of existing infrastructure and technology. Sets forth loan limits.

Entitles the United States to subrogation and makes such loan guarantees incontestable. Authorizes the Secretary to take such action as may be necessary to prevent a default, subject to the requirements of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. Permits the Secretary to foreclose, as specified.

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2002-03-21
Introduced in Senate
2002-03-21
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2268)
2002-03-21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2268-2269)

Rural Health Care Facility Improvement Act of 2002

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