Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMrs. Harshbarger (for herself, Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Miller of West …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This House resolution celebrates National Rural Health Day and expresses congressional support for improving healthcare in rural America. It is a symbolic, non-binding resolution that does not create new laws, authorize spending, or impose requirements.
Who Benefits and How
Rural healthcare providers and advocacy groups receive symbolic recognition from Congress. Organizations like the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and rural hospital associations benefit from increased political visibility and validation of their work. While this resolution does not provide funding or regulatory relief, it signals that Congress values rural healthcare issues, which may strengthen future advocacy efforts for substantive policy changes.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears a burden from this resolution. It creates no new requirements, costs, or regulations. It is purely symbolic.
Key Provisions
- Supports the designation of National Rural Health Day
- Recognizes the goals and ideals of promoting rural healthcare
- Celebrates rural healthcare providers and the millions of rural Americans they serve
- Expresses House commitment to advancing policies that improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in rural areas
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Express House support for National Rural Health Day and commitment to improving rural healthcare accessibility and affordability
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Non-binding symbolic resolution showing congressional support for rural healthcare"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Rural health care providers
- Rural hospital associations
- Rural residents
- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Likely Burden Bearers
- None - this is a non-binding resolution with no regulatory or fiscal impact
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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