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US HB4272

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Underwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize health care facilities and mental/behavioral health facilities (including certified community behavioral health clinics) for direct loans and grants under the USDA Community Facilities program for fiscal years 2026 through 2031

  • Expands allowable uses of Community Facilities funds to include medical supplies, telehealth capabilities and health care information systems, staffing needs, and renovation/remodeling of closed health care facilities

  • Caps staffing expenditures at no more than 25 percent of the direct loan or grant funds received

  • Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from making any other national reprioritizations within the Community Facilities direct loan and grant programs during fiscal years 2026 through 2031

Legislative Description

Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

7/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture7/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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