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Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025
3/18/2025, 4:33 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1480
Bill 119 HR 1480, also known as the Rural Health Center Innovation Awards Program and Rural Health Department Enhancement Program Act, aims to make changes to the Public Health Service Act in order to improve healthcare services in rural areas.
The bill proposes the establishment of two new programs: the Rural Health Center Innovation Awards Program and the Rural Health Department Enhancement Program. These programs are designed to provide funding and support to rural health centers and departments in order to enhance their ability to provide quality healthcare to residents in underserved areas.
The Rural Health Center Innovation Awards Program will provide grants to rural health centers that demonstrate innovative approaches to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. These grants will help fund projects and initiatives that aim to address the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers. The Rural Health Department Enhancement Program, on the other hand, will focus on supporting rural health departments in their efforts to improve public health outcomes in rural communities. This program will provide funding for training, infrastructure improvements, and other initiatives that aim to strengthen the capacity of rural health departments to address the health needs of their communities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1480 seeks to address the healthcare disparities faced by rural communities by providing support and resources to rural health centers and departments. By investing in innovative approaches and enhancing the capabilities of rural healthcare providers, this bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare services for residents in underserved areas.
The bill proposes the establishment of two new programs: the Rural Health Center Innovation Awards Program and the Rural Health Department Enhancement Program. These programs are designed to provide funding and support to rural health centers and departments in order to enhance their ability to provide quality healthcare to residents in underserved areas.
The Rural Health Center Innovation Awards Program will provide grants to rural health centers that demonstrate innovative approaches to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. These grants will help fund projects and initiatives that aim to address the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers. The Rural Health Department Enhancement Program, on the other hand, will focus on supporting rural health departments in their efforts to improve public health outcomes in rural communities. This program will provide funding for training, infrastructure improvements, and other initiatives that aim to strengthen the capacity of rural health departments to address the health needs of their communities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1480 seeks to address the healthcare disparities faced by rural communities by providing support and resources to rural health centers and departments. By investing in innovative approaches and enhancing the capabilities of rural healthcare providers, this bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare services for residents in underserved areas.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1480
Bill HR 1480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1480 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1480's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1480
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1480
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1480
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a rural health center innovation awards program and a rural health department enhancement program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a rural health center innovation awards program and a rural health department enhancement program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1480
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