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H.R. 7383 117th Congress House

Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act

Official title: To establish a program ensuring access to accredited continuing medical education for primary care physicians and other health care providers at Federally-qual… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To establish a program ensuring access to accredited continuing medical education for primary care physicians and other health care providers at Federally-qualified health centers and rural health clinics, to provide training and clinical support for primary care providers to practice at their full scope and improve access to care for patients in underserved areas.

Introduced: April 4, 2022 Introduced by: Susie Lee Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
Health Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutions
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Health personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical educationRural conditions and development
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 5, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 4, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action April 5, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act

This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to award up to 100 grants for federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics to provide accredited continuing medical education to their primary care providers.

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 4, 2022
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Apr 4, 2022
O'Halleran, Tom
· Apr 4, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7383: Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7383/
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"H.R. 7383: Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7383/.
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H.R. 7383, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7383/.
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