Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 7
- Latest action
- Apr 27, 2026
What it does
The Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide loans and loan guarantees to rural health centers facing financial distress to prevent closures or reductions in essential services. Eligible borrowers include various types of rural health facilities—such as critical access hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community mental health centers—that serve rural populations and demonstrate financial hardship through metrics like operating margins below 5% or low cash reserves. Funds may be used for facility repairs, operational costs (excluding bonuses), debt refinancing, or other activities approved by the Secretary, with priority…
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Where it goes next
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