Bill · H.Res. 891· House(119-HRES-891)

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Rural Health Day".

Age: 66 years

Tennessee

Introduced: 11/18/2025
Last activity: 11/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Diana Harshbarger
Cosponsors: - 12 - 26

Health

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the designation of "National Rural Health Day" and its associated goals and ideals. It celebrates the millions of people served by rural health care providers and honors the providers themselves. The resolution highlights that rural areas face significant challenges, including clinician shortages and higher rates of being uninsured or underinsured. It notes that many rural hospitals are operating with negative margins or are vulnerable to closure. Finally, the House of Representatives expresses a commitment to advancing policies that improve health care accessibility and affordability in these areas.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The resolution specifically celebrates and seeks to improve health care accessibility and affordability for those living in rural communities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
By addressing higher rates of being uninsured and underinsured, the resolution aims to help low-income rural residents.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution highlights the need to reinforce the rural health safety net to address clinician shortages and high uninsured rates.