Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7956

Rural Health: Funding for State Offices

State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

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This bill extends a federal program that helps states improve healthcare in rural areas. It ensures that state offices dedicated to rural health can continue their work through the year 2032.
The plan increases the program's budget. While it currently provides $12.5 million a year, the funding would jump to $13.5 million each year starting in 2028 to help cover rising costs and community needs.
State rural health offices use this money to help small-town hospitals stay in business and to find ways to get more doctors and nurses to work in remote areas. This is important because people in rural areas often have to travel long distances for basic medical care.

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Mar 17, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7956

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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