H.R. 2493: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsor
Earl Carter
Republican · GA-1
What H.R. 2493 does
H.R. 2493 would extend through FY2030 the Health Resources and Services Administration grant programs that fund health care providers in rural areas. The grants cover expanding health care services, building integrated health care networks (collaborative groups of local health care organizations), and improving the quality of services at small rural providers.
The agency would also have to make sure grant money for expanding services or building networks is used to meet the needs of underserved populations and to involve those populations in planning and carrying out the work.
How the House voted
Passed · April 21, 20264 Republicans broke with their party to vote no
Josh Brecheen
Eric Burlison
Tom McClintock
Keith SelfOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 2493 Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act · Roll no. 128 · Official record
HR2493 Legislative Journey
Sent to Senate
Apr 22, 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
House: Vote: 406-4
Apr 21, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
House: Committee Action
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
House: Vote: 49-0
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
House: Vote Held
Sep 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
House: Committee Action
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
About the Sponsor
Earl Carter
Republican, Georgia's 1st congressional district · 11 years in Congress
Committees: Energy and Commerce, the Budget
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Cosponsors (5)
This bill has 5 cosponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 5 states: Alabama, Hawaii, Ohio, and 2 more.
Committee Sponsors
Energy and Commerce Committee
2 of 54 committee members cosponsored
29 Republicans across this committee haven't cosponsored yet. Mobilize their constituents
What laws does H.R. 2493 change?
3 changes
Sections Amended
Section 330A(e) of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(e))
adding at the end the following: ``(4) Use of funds for rural underserved populations
Section 330A(f) of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(f))
adding at the end the following: ``(4) Use of funds for rural underserved populations
Section 330A(j) of Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(j))
striking ``2021 through 2025'' and inserting ``2026 through 2030''
H.R. 2493 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Energy and Commerce
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Health
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2025
Passed the House, received in Senate
Apr 22, 2026
H.R. 2493 Bill Text
“To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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