Bill · H.R. 771· House(119-HR-771)
Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Green
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025'', aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It seeks to allow States to designate facilities located in rural areas as critical access hospitals without any mileage limitations. The legislation specifically targets changes to section 1820 of the Social Security Act. These changes involve striking specific subclauses regarding hospital designations. The act includes an effective date for any new designations or redesignations made after it is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill directly assists rural communities by allowing hospitals to be designated as critical access regardless of mileage distance.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
By removing mileage limitations, the bill makes it easier for rural areas to maintain critical access hospital status and healthcare services.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Improving rural healthcare access can benefit low-income households residing in those areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased flexibility for rural hospitals: By striking the current mileage limitations in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i), States can designate rural facilities as critical access hospitals regardless of distance. This could help rural areas maintain healthcare access. (Section 2(a)(1))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text does not outline any specific negative consequences or burdens resulting from the proposed changes.
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+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+3
- 6/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii