S 4204
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a rural health center innovation awards program and a rural health department enhancement program, and for other purposes
Progress
Timeline
- Mar 25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary
**What it does:** This bill would create two new federal programs to support healthcare in rural areas by amending existing public health law. **Who it affects:** - Rural communities with limited healthcare access - Rural health centers and clinics - Rural health departments - Healthcare workers in rural areas **What would change:** The bill would establish: 1. **Rural Health Center Innovation Awards Program** - Provides grants to rural health centers to develop and implement innovative approaches to healthcare delivery, such as new technologies or care models 2. **Rural Health Department Enhancement Program** - Offers funding to strengthen rural health departments' capacity to serve their communities These programs would direct federal money toward improving healthcare infrastructure, services, and innovation specifically in rural areas that often struggle with provider shortages and limited resources. **Current status:** The bill is still in committee and has not been voted on by the full Senate.
How This Affects You
Related Bills
HRES 1131
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
HR 8044
To improve the provision of services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to incarcerated veterans, and for other purposes
HR 1897
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
HR 8069
To enhance United States Government strategic coordination of the security, installation, maintenance, and repair of international subsea fiber-optic cables
HR 8066
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs schedule for rating disabilities, and for other purposes
Get personalized insights on this bill
CivicRadar tells you exactly how government actions affect your life based on your location, interests, and profession.