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
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Apr 21, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
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.
Apr 21, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
Apr 21, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | House · vote #128 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 406–4 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
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