What does Preamble of Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act do?

This bill concerns the Community Facilities program. It aims to prioritize health care facilities and mental or behavioral health facilities within this program for fiscal years 2026 through 2031. The bill allows loans and grants under the program to be used for medical supplies, telehealth capabilities, staffing support, or renovating/remodeling closed facilities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act.

What does IMPROVING RURAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS. of Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act do?

This section prioritizes entities seeking direct loans or grants for developing health care or mental/behavioral health facilities under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Eligible entities receiving loans or grants can use funds for medical supplies, telehealth capabilities, staffing (up to 25%), and renovating closed facilities. The Secretary of Agriculture is restricted from making national reprioritizations within Community Facilities direct loan and grant programs during fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

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Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

Last updated: 7/2/2025 · Introduced: 7/2/2025

Author: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

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The bill prioritizes rural healthcare and mental health facilities for funding through the Community Facilities program from 2026 to 2031.
Eligible entities can use loan and grant funds for medical supplies, telehealth, staffing support, and renovating closed facilities.
The Secretary of Agriculture is prohibited from making national reprioritizations within the Community Facilities direct loan and grant programs during the specified period.

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