119th Congress > House > Vote 488

Date: April 21, 2026

Result: 406-4 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 128

Sponsor: CARTER, Buddy (R-GA)

Bill number: HR2493

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act

Bill summary:

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. 



Bill titles: To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.; To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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