Bill · H.R. 5858· House(119-HR-5858)
CATCH IT Act
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 12/2/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Community Access to Treatment and Care for Health through Increased Testing Act or the CATCH IT Act. It aims to make it easier for rural health facilities to buy and upgrade preventative health care equipment. The bill does this by changing the Community Facilities Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, it increases the Federal share of the cost for these facilities when they purchase or upgrade certain preventative health care equipment. The text defines specific types of equipment that qualify, such as advanced breast imaging, mobile cancer screening units, and diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The changes take effect on the first day of the first Federal fiscal year that begins on or after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
Rural residents are the primary beneficiaries, receiving enhanced access to essential diagnostic equipment and preventative health services locally.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill increases the Federal share of the cost for rural health facilities to purchase preventative healthcare equipment, improving local access to screenings.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The legislation supports rural communities by enhancing federal grants for health facilities through the Department of Agriculture.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 increases the Federal share of the cost by 25 percentage points if the development of the facility includes the purchase or upgrading of preventative health care equipment. This is positive because it provides more financial help to rural health facilities so they can better afford important medical tools.
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Section 2 adds a definition for preventative health care equipment that includes advanced breast imaging equipment for 3-dimensional mammography, mobile cancer screening units, and laboratory equipment for multi-cancer early detection. This is a positive benefit for individuals in rural areas because it helps them access critical cancer screenings and diagnostic equipment locally.
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Section 2 also includes colorectal cancer screening equipment, computerized tomography scanners, and diagnostic ultrasound equipment in the definition of preventative health care equipment. This helps people living in rural communities get better access to essential daily diagnostic and screening tools.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+8Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Women+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Men+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa