H.R. 7686 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing Act
H.R. 7686 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 25, 2026, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequent (Feb 25, 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
- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- 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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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
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