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Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

4/28/2026, 6:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2493

Bill 119 HR 2493, also known as the Rural Health Care Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to renew certain programs related to rural health care in the United States. The bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing quality healthcare services.

Some key provisions of the bill include reauthorizing the Rural Health Care Program, which provides funding to help rural healthcare providers improve their infrastructure and expand their services. The bill also aims to increase access to telehealth services in rural areas, allowing patients to receive care remotely through technology.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the training and recruitment of healthcare professionals in rural areas, as well as initiatives to address the opioid crisis in rural communities. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between different healthcare providers in rural areas to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and timely care. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2493 is focused on addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural communities in the United States and ensuring that all Americans have access to quality healthcare services, regardless of where they live.

Congressional Summary of HR 2493

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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Current Status of Bill HR 2493

Bill HR 2493 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 2493 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025.  Bill HR 2493's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377. as of April 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2493

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2493

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2493

To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.
To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.

Comments

Zhuri Nixon profile image

Zhuri Nixon

850

1 year ago

This bill is bad for us in WY. It will hurt our healthcare. We need to stop it now!

Osman Faircloth profile image

Osman Faircloth

849

8 months ago

Well, this bill is just another example of the government trying to meddle in things they don't understand. It's like they think throwing money at a problem will magically make it go away. But what about the specifics of how this bill will actually improve care in rural America? Can anyone explain that to me?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2493

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
GeorgiaRepublican
Kim Schrier
Kim Schrier
WashingtonDemocrat
Michael A. Rulli
Michael A. Rulli
OhioRepublican
Shomari Figures
Shomari Figures
AlabamaIndependent
Jill N. Tokuda
Jill N. Tokuda
HawaiiDemocrat
Eugene Simon Vindman
Eugene Simon Vindman
VirginiaIndependent

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