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Introduced
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and otherwise modifies certain grant programs in the Department of Health and Human Services for (1) rural health services outreach, (2) rural health network development, and (3) small health care provider quality improvement. Among other changes, the bill expands eligibility for certain grants to include entities that are not nonprofits.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes through fiscal year 2025 and modifies certain grant programs in the Department of Health and Human Services for rural health services outreach, rural health network development, and small health care provider quality improvement. Key changes include expanding eligibility for certain grants to entities that are not nonprofits, increasing the maximum grant period from 3 to 5 years, and requiring the Secretary to submit a report on the activities and outcomes of these grant programs every 5 years. Additionally, the bill increases the authorized funding for these programs from $45 million per year to $79.5 million per year.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3437/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3437/BILLS-116s3437is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3437/BILLS-116s3437is.pdf.pdf |
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