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S. 4844 · SENATE5d
A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4831 · SENATE5d
A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4823 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 779 · SENATE5d
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4825 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on systemically important AI activity, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4834 · SENATE5d
A bill to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 780 · SENATE5d
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4832 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 4835 · SENATE5d
A bill to enhance the administration of export control licenses under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4836 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4839 · SENATE5d
A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study how partnerships between financial technology companies and banking organizations can support new banking organization formation and community bank health, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4841 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow for commodities under the emergency food assistance program to be ordered through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4827 · SENATE5d
A bill to reauthorize a program for preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 4842 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to permanently authorize the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, to establish regional food systems hubs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4843 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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119th Congress · H.R. 2493 · Passed Origin

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that provide funding to health care service providers and related entities in rural areas. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes grants for expanding the delivery of health care services in rural areas, developing integrated health care networks (i.e., collaborative groups of local health care organizations) in rural areas, and improving the quality of services provided by small health care providers in rural areas. Also, the bill requires HRSA to ensure that grant funds for expanding services or developing health care networks are used to (1) meet the health care needs of underserved populations, and (2) engage such populations in the planning and implementation of related activities.

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SubjectsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingRural conditions and development

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Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CARTER of Georgia:H.R. 2493.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution[Page H1375]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · [R-GA-1] · C001103
    Rep-GA-1 current · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (5)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 6
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 5
  • Health (house) · house · rank 4
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 6 · site

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District offices (2)

  • 6602 Abercorn St., Suite 105B, Savannah, GA, 31405 · 912-352-0101 · fax 912-352-0105 · 32.017594,-81.11040299999999
  • 777 Gloucester Street, Suite 410, Brunswick, GA, 31520 · 912-265-9010 · fax 912-265-9013 · 31.15005,-81.49307019999999

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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CARTER, EARL LEROY
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2024-11-18
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (5)

  • Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] · [D-AL-2] · F000481 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31 · original
    Dem-AL-2 current · 1 term · @repscfigures · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] · [R-OH-6] · R000619 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31 · original
    Rep-OH-6 current · 2 terms · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] · [D-WA-8] · S001216 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31 · original
    Dem-WA-8 current · 4 terms · @RepKimSchrier · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] · [D-HI-2] · T000487 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-15
    Dem-HI-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJillTokuda · 1 district office
  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] · [D-VA-7] · V000138 · Co-sponsored 2025-09-11
    Dem-VA-7 current · 1 term · @RepVindman · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2025-10-03T20:08:59ZReported By
    2025-09-17T16:02:35ZMarkup By
    2025-03-31T16:07:35ZReferred To
    ↳ Health Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (20)

  • 2026-04-22Calendarsvia Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
  • 2026-04-21 15:44:17FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-04-21 15:44:16FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
    VoteHouse roll 128 — source
  • 2026-04-21 15:44:16Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
    VoteHouse roll 128 — source
  • 2026-04-21 15:37:22FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
  • 2026-04-21 14:35:23FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2026-04-21 14:26:52FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
  • 2026-04-21 14:26:51FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
  • 2026-04-21 14:26:42FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-10-03CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
  • 2025-10-03CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
  • 2025-10-03Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
  • 2025-09-17Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
  • 2025-09-17Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-09-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-09-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-09-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2025-03-31IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-03-31IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-31IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2026-04-28T06:08:34Z
    Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-04-23T03:53:24Z
    Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-04-23T03:53:24Z
    To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-10-04T05:23:15Z
    Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Display Title2025-04-06T04:38:24Z
    Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-04-06T04:38:21Z
    Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-04-06T04:33:49Z
    To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2025-03-31 · Introduced in House

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that provide funding to health care service providers and related entities in rural areas.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes grants for 

  • expanding the delivery of health care services in rural areas, 
  • developing integrated health care networks (i.e., collaborative groups of local health care organizations) in rural areas, and 
  • improving the quality of services provided by small health care providers in rural areas.

Also, the bill requires HRSA to ensure that grant funds for expanding services or developing health care networks are used to (1) meet the health care needs of underserved populations, and (2) engage such populations in the planning and implementation of related activities. 

Related bills

  • S 2301 (119) Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-09-08 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-325

Calendar number

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 2493, Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 20252026-01-05T21:28:00Z
    As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on October 3, 2025

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