A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk".
- Last Action
- 9/18/2025
Actions
- 2025-02-05Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2025-02-05Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-05 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (3)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
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