H.R. 2493 Passed the House Health

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] Introduced March 31, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (4 D, 1 R) Latest action April 22, 2026

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
  2. Apr 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Apr 21, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
  4. Apr 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
  5. Apr 21, 2026 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. Apr 21, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
  7. Apr 21, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
  8. Apr 21, 2026 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Oct 3, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
  10. Oct 3, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
  11. Sep 17, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
  12. Sep 17, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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