HR7727Referred to Committee

Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Mark Alford
Mark Alford
Republican · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (544 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/A000379

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-02-26

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to help keep hospitals and clinics open in rural areas by providing financial support and other assistance to healthcare providers serving small communities. Rural hospitals and clinics often struggle to stay in business because they serve fewer patients and have higher costs, so the bill would likely include funding, tax breaks, or other incentives to keep these facilities operating. The changes would affect rural residents who depend on local healthcare services, as well as the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who work in these communities.

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