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Rural hospital survival

What financial supports are needed to keep small and rural hospitals open and solvent? 6 bills, 1 became law. Latest: Indiana HB 1004, became law, May 6, 2025.

As of October 31, 2026

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Bills in 1 state and Congress. Law in Indiana. Tap a place to see only its bills.

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The bills

What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.

Can still move 5

  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities ActCongress · S 620 · Held at the desk · Dec 15, 2025Passed first chamber
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025Congress · HR 6240 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Nov 20, 2025In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Save America’s Rural Hospitals ActCongress · HR 3684 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jun 3, 2025In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Rural Development Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act of 2025Congress · S 1282 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Apr 3, 2025In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025Congress · S 502 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S820-821) · Feb 10, 2025In committee

Already law 1

Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Healthcare, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.

Other fights over Healthcare

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    Which specific medical services and treatments must health insurance plans cover without extra cost?

    18 bills · 5 became law

  • Pharmacy benefit manager rules

    Should laws restrict how pharmacy benefit managers set prices and choose participating pharmacies?

    13 bills · 2 became law

  • Medicare and Medicaid structure

    How should the structure, eligibility, and funding of major public health programs be adjusted?

    13 bills · 2 became law

  • Mental health access

    What steps should be taken to improve access to and quality of mental health care?

    13 bills · 1 became law

  • Patient privacy and rights

    How should laws protect patient data, genetic information, and autonomy from external interference?

    11 bills · 7 became law