Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-28T14:22:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4272 Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/28/2025, 2:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4272

H.R. 4272 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 2, 2025, aims to prioritize health care facilities and mental or behavioral health facilities in the Community Facilities program for fiscal years 2026 through 2031. It proposes allowing loans and grants under the program to be used for various purposes, including acquiring medical supplies, enhancing telehealth capabilities, addressing staffing needs, and refurbishing closed facilities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4272

Bill HR 4272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2025. Bill HR 4272 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2025. Bill HR 4272's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of July 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4272

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4272

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4272

To prioritize health care facilities and mental or behavioral health facilities in the Community Facilities program for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, and allow loans and grants under the program to be used for medical supplies, increasing telehealth capabilities, supporting staffing needs, or renovating and remodeling closed facilities.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4272

Lauren Underwood

IllinoisDemocrat

Tracey Mann

KansasRepublican

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