Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-03T13:59:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1417 Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/3/2025, 1:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1417

Bill 119 HR 1417, also known as the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program, aims to expand and formalize the existing Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program under the Department of Agriculture. The bill seeks to provide support and resources to rural health care facilities in order to improve access to quality healthcare services in underserved areas.

The program will focus on assisting rural hospitals and health care facilities in areas such as financial management, quality improvement, and workforce development. By providing technical assistance and training, the program aims to help these facilities enhance their operations and better serve their communities.

Additionally, the bill proposes to rename the program as the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program to better reflect its expanded scope and focus on all types of rural health care facilities, not just hospitals. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1417 seeks to address the unique challenges faced by rural health care facilities and improve access to healthcare services in rural communities across the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1417

Bill HR 1417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2025. Bill HR 1417 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2025. Bill HR 1417's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. as of March 28, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1417

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1417

To expand and codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture and rename it as the Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program.