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S. 403 · 119th Congress

Rural Health Focus Act

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Introduced: 2/5/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119s403
Latest official action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Rural Health Focus Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Rural Health (ORH) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC established the ORH in 2023 in response to a congressional directive, and it currently leads the CDC’s rural public health strategy. Specifically, the bill requires the CDC to establish the ORH and select a director to head the ORH. The bill specifies the duties and authorities of the ORH director, including improving understanding of particular challenges and implementing programs to improve health care for rural populations.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/5/2025

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