To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
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
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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).
Roll Call #128 (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).
Roll Call #128 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.