HR6240Referred to Committee

Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2025-11-20

Introduced

Cosponsors

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Type

Sponsor

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democrat · VA · Representative

Votes with party: 90.5% (550 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/V000138

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

2025-11-20

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to help rural hospitals that are struggling financially or at risk of closing by providing them with financial support or other relief measures. Rural hospitals often serve areas where there aren't many other healthcare options, so keeping them open is important for patients in remote communities who would otherwise have to travel long distances for medical care. The bill has been sent to two congressional committees to review how it would affect healthcare funding and tax policy.

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