Provide financial relief and support to struggling rural hospitals to keep them open and serving their communities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act?
The Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act is stalled in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees as of July 2026. Members of these committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive such a vote. This bill has seen no action since March 2, 2025, which follows the common pattern of committee inaction for most proposed laws.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (H.R. 1775 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8246 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8246 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.