HR4272Referred to Committee

Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-02
Introduced
2
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Sponsor

Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (551 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2025-07-02

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Plain-English Summary

This legislation would provide financial support and resources to help rural hospitals stay open and operate effectively, addressing the challenge that many small hospitals in farming communities struggle to remain financially viable. The bill would affect rural patients who depend on these hospitals for emergency care and other medical services, as well as hospital workers and administrators in agricultural areas. By strengthening these facilities, the measure aims to ensure that people in less populated regions have access to quality healthcare without having to travel long distances.

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Agriculture and Food
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