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S 4204 119th Congress

Rural Health Innovation Act of 2026

A bill 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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Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Latest action Mar 25, 2026 Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] Health
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Introduced in Senate Mar 25, 2026

Rural Health Innovation Act of 2026This bill establishes two grant programs to increase access to emergency care in rural areas. The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within the Health Resources and Services Administration must administer these programs.First, the office must provide grants to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to enhance the provision of walk-in urgent care, triage, and other emergency services in rural areas. Recipients of these grants may use funds for establishing or maintaining such rural facilities, including construction and renovation or expanding the hours of operation.Second, the office must provide grants to health departments in rural areas for emergency services (including triage and transport to emergency departments), primary care services, and similar services provided by emergency departments. Recipients of these grants may use funds for staffing, equipment, and community outreach regarding rural health departments' services.

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