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BillHR 7956 · 119

State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 17, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Reauthorizes the State Offices of Rural Health Program, which funds state offices that support rural healthcare. This program helps these offices continue their work.

Sponsored By

Julie Fedorchak
Republican · North Dakota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 17, 2026
  3. Mar 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects people living in rural areas by potentially maintaining their access to local healthcare resources and support. It also impacts state offices of rural health and the healthcare providers they work with, by securing continued funding for their operations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMar 17, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.