Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB403

Introduced
2/5/25  

Caption

Rural Health Focus ActThis 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. 

Congress_id

119-S-403

Introduced_date

2025-02-05

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