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HR 2493 119th Congress House Health Health care coverage and access Health programs administration and funding Rural conditions and development

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced: March 31, 2025 Introduced by: Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 22, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
Apr 21, 2026 · 3:44 PM EDT
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)
Apr 21, 2026 · 2:26 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
Apr 21, 2026 · 2:26 PM EDT
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 21, 2026 · 2:26 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
Apr 21, 2026 · 2:35 PM EDT
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.
Apr 21, 2026 · 3:44 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026 · 3:37 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 6
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 21, 2026 House · vote #128 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 406–4 See who voted →
Sep 23, 1993 Senate · vote #288 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 961 to H.R. 2493 (Agriculture, Rural Development… Failed 41–56 See who voted →
Jul 27, 1993 Senate · vote #216 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2493 Passed 90–10 See who voted →
Jul 27, 1993 Senate · vote #215 On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit H.R. 2493 Agreed To 63–36 See who voted →
Jul 27, 1993 Senate · vote #214 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 662 to H.R. 2493 (Agriculture, Rural Development… Agreed To 70–30 See who voted →
Jul 27, 1993 Senate · vote #213 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 636 to H.R. 2493 (Agriculture, Rural Development… Failed 43–57 See who voted →
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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. 

What's happening now April 22, 2026

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.

 Hearings & markups 4
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2301 Identical bill Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 10

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 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Republican 1
D
Vindman, Eugene Simon
Virginia · Sep 11, 2025
 D
Tokuda, Jill N.
Hawaii · May 15, 2025
 D
Figures, Shomari
Alabama · Mar 31, 2025
 R
Rulli, Michael A.
Ohio · Mar 31, 2025
 D
Schrier, Kim
Washington · Mar 31, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2493/
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