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BillHR 8504 · 119

Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes programs to improve healthcare services in rural areas. Funds training and recruitment of rural healthcare workers.

Sponsored By

Shomari Figures
Democrat · Alabama · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 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

This bill affects rural communities by increasing their access to healthcare services and improving the quality of care they receive. It also impacts rural healthcare workers by providing them with training and recruitment opportunities.

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
6backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 20%

Documents

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeAgriculture Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Food
  • 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.