118th Congress Health
H.R. 1712: Rural Health Innovation Act of 2023
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Summary
This 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 manage 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.
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.
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Recipients of these grants may use funds for staffing, equipment, and other necessary expenses to provide emergency services.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ann Kuster D-NHOriginal
- Chris Pappas D-NH
Who scored on this bill
- 1David Kustoff SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by David Kustoff.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.