H.R. 2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-31):
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.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shomari Figures | D AL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Kim Schrier | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Jill N. Tokuda | D HI 2025-05-15 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-09-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2493 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2493?
H.R. 2493 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2493 are available on congress.gov.
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