House committee approves amendment to RURAL Healthcare Act
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The House Committee on Ways and Means has ordered the RURAL Healthcare Act to be reported with an amendment. This means a majority of the committee members (18 to 15) voted to move the bill forward to the full House of Representatives, though they changed some of its original language in the process.
Why it matters: This is a procedural step in the legislative process. It moves the bill from a committee stage toward a potential vote by the full House of Representatives.
Who it affects
- Rural healthcare providers and hospitals
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding the House Committee on Ways and Means; readers should consult the official bill text to see the specific changes made by the amendment before relying on this summary.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document