H.R. 2493 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
H.R. 2493 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 31, 2025, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Health
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that provide funding to health care service providers and related entities in rural areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 21, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377. (Apr 22, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 21, 2026 · Passed406–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization ActHouse · Apr 21, 2026
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- H.R. 766: SEWER Act
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- S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
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- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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