S. 2301: Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to extend and enhance funding for critical programs designed to improve health care services in rural areas of the United States. The legislation focuses on three main areas:

1. Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants

The bill proposes amendments to the existing Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants, ensuring that funds are specifically used to:

• Address the health care needs of underserved populations in rural communities.
• Involve local underserved populations in the development and operational aspects of funded projects to ensure their relevance and effectiveness.

2. Rural Health Network Development Grants

The bill also seeks to revise the framework for Rural Health Network Development Grants. Key aspects include:

• Increasing access to quality health care by promoting integrated health care networks for underserved rural populations.
• Ensuring that the benefits of these networks are widespread and that local underserved populations are actively engaged in the planning, development, and ongoing execution of the network services.

3. Reauthorization of Programs

The current period for which these programs are authorized is set to be extended. The bill changes the authorization timeline from 2021-2025 to a new period from 2026-2030. This extension aims to provide continued support and funding stability for rural health initiatives.

General Intent

The overall intention of the bill is to enhance the quality and accessibility of health care services in rural America, fostering collaboration with local communities to tailor health care solutions that meet their specific needs.

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