Provide federal funding and resources to help small towns grow their populations and improve local infrastructure.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Rural Area Population Act?
The Rural Area Population Act, known as H.R. 8389, has been in the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Financial Services since April 19, 2026. Committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail to receive one and die in committee. This outcome is common for legislation, as the vast majority of bills never advance past this stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Rural Area Population Act (H.R. 8389 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 9019 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9019 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Raul Ruiz (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.