HR7686Referred to Committee
Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-02-25
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (525 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/C001103
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-25
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2026-02-25
- House Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2026-02-25
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-02-25
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-02-25
Plain-English Summary
This bill aims to address doctor and nurse shortages in rural and underserved communities by likely creating incentives for health care workers to practice in these areas, such as loan forgiveness programs, tax breaks, or direct financial assistance. The legislation would help ensure that people living in remote or low-income regions have better access to medical care by making it more attractive for medical professionals to work there.
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Subjects
Health
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