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Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025

9/27/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5198

The bill, titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain standards for qualification as a rural health clinic under the Medicare program," was introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 5198 on September 8, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 5198

Bill HR 5198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5198 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5198's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. as of September 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5198

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
46
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
21
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5198

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5198

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain standards for qualification as a rural health clinic under the Medicare program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain standards for qualification as a rural health clinic under the Medicare program.

Comments

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Daniella English

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2 months ago

I think this bill is good for rural health clinics. It will help them update their locations and provide better care for people like me.