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SRES 507119th CongressIntroduced
A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".
Introduced: Nov 19, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-Wyoming)
Standard Summary
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A Senate resolution designating November 20, 2025, as 'National Rural Health Day' to recognize rural healthcare providers and address ongoing challenges in rural healthcare access.
Key Points
- 1Designates November 20, 2025, as National Rural Health Day
- 2Recognizes over 66.3 million Americans living in rural communities
- 3Highlights challenges including provider shortages, transportation barriers, and hospital closures
- 4Notes that 50% of rural hospitals operate with negative margins
- 5Acknowledges 153 rural hospital closures since 2010
- 6Commits to advancing policies to improve rural healthcare accessibility and affordability
Impact Areas
Rural healthcare providersRural residents and patientsRural hospitals and clinicsHealthcare policy makersFederal and state health agencies
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