HB5989: Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To authorize rural health facilities to use certain Federal agricultural credit assistance for the purpose of refinancing debt obligations, updating necessary services, technology, and equipment, and supporting ancillary needs.
Plain-language summary
This bill allows rural health care facilities to borrow money through federal agricultural credit programs to pay off existing debts, buy new equipment and technology, and improve services. Rural health facilities are medical centers serving areas with few doctors and hospitals. The bill expands how these agricultural loans can be used beyond their traditional farm purpose. It has been introduced in Congress and is awaiting review.
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HB5989: Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act
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Sponsors
Yadira Caraveo
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (19)
John Moolenaar
James Moylan
Andrea Salinas
Terri Sewell
Jason Crow