Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends certain grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration for rural health providers through fiscal year 2030.

Highlights:

• Extends 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 (Sec. 2).

• Extends, by reauthorization, grants for the following (Sec. 2):

• 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.

• Requires HRSA to ensure that grant funds for expanding services or developing health care networks are used to both (Sec. 2):

• Meet the health care needs of underserved populations; and

• Engage such populations in the planning and implementation of related activities.

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text