Bill · S. 3047· Senate(119-S-3047)
Restoring Rural Health Act
- Introduced
- 10/23/2025
- Last activity
- 10/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Restoring Rural Health Act. It was introduced in the Senate by Mrs. Hyde-Smith and Mr. Schiff on October 23, 2025. The legislation focuses on the treatment of certain critical access hospitals. Specifically, it amends section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act. The bill adds a new subclause regarding certain facilities designated as critical access hospitals. These facilities must have been designated as of January 1, 2024. They also must receive notice of noncompliance with a distance requirement between December 1, 2024, and January 1, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
The legislation directly targets and benefits rural residents by protecting their local critical access hospitals from closure or loss of designation.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Seniors rely heavily on Medicare and local critical access hospitals for their healthcare needs in rural regions.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Retirees living in rural areas rely heavily on Medicare-supported critical access hospitals for ongoing medical care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 of the bill addresses certain facilities that were designated as critical access hospitals as of January 1, 2024. This could be positive because it applies to facilities that receive notice of noncompliance with the distance requirement under section 485.610(c) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, during a specific period from December 1, 2024, to January 1, 2027.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+8Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Farmers+5Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Children+2Good For Men+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Medicare Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- 10/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California