H.R.2493

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·4/22/26

Reauthorizes rural health care programs to improve access and quality for underserved populations.

The bill reauthorizes programs under the Public Health Service Act to enhance rural health care services. It focuses on increasing access to quality health care through integrated networks and ensuring underserved populations benefit from and participate in network planning and implementation. The reauthorization extends these programs through 2030.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 406–4 · Apr 22
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

History

Apr 22

Senate

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.

Apr 21

House

Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Apr 21

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
HR2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Engrossed) | Amendment