HR7686Referred to Committee

Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-25
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (525 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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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

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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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