Passed in the House on April 21, 2026 · 406 Yea, 4 Nay, 20 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 2493 Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act
In plain English: This bill extends funding for programs that help rural healthcare providers offer more services, build local health networks, and improve care quality. It also requires these funds to be used for underserved populations and to involve them in planning.
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 …