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IMPACT Act

House

Require the Department of Energy to run a temporary program advancing low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt production through research and demonstration projects

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FUEL Reform Act

House

Repeals the 2002 farm bill's Energy title, ending Department of Agriculture renewable energy and biobased product programs

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

House

Requires the National Science Foundation to expand elementary and secondary mathematical and statistical modeling education through research awards and a national study

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for FY2027 while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Senate

Establishes a federal education initiative to strengthen mathematical and statistical modeling instruction

Latest action: Fri Mar 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Commerce, Justice, science, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

Senate

Directs a feasibility review of domestic manufacturing for critical infrastructure components and industrial capacity needs

Latest action: Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

House

Reauthorizes through FY2030 a Department of Energy cybersecurity assistance program for rural electric cooperatives and municipal or small investor-owned utilities while changing award methods and expanding disclosure protections for shared information

Latest action: Mon Jul 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

House

Require the Department of Commerce to study high-demand critical infrastructure products that are imported and assess whether making them in the United States is feasible

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.

House

Extends through FY2028 the authorization for planning, design, and construction of the Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water System and the Dry Prairie Rural Water System in Montana

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act

Senate

Reauthorizes the Fort Peck water system project to continue federal authority for that specific water infrastructure program

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Coordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses Act

Senate

Establishes coordinated federal assistance for rural small businesses through a dedicated support program

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes rural health care improvement programs to continue supporting care in rural America through 2025 legislation

Latest action: Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fix Our Forests Act

House

Establishes federal forest management requirements to reduce wildfire risk, speed review of certain projects, and carry out restoration and firefighter assistance activities

Latest action: Thu Mar 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and related transportation and housing agencies, with limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025

Senate

Reforms the Rural Housing Service to change how federal rural housing programs are administered

Latest action: Wed Apr 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize assistance for rural water systems by establishing support under agriculture-related programs for water infrastructure needs

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act

House

Expands the SEC small business capital office's role in educating underrepresented, rural, and disaster-affected businesses about capital-raising options and coordinating with state securities regulators

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025

House

Establishes a rural health innovation initiative to improve healthcare delivery in rural communities

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization

Senate

Extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for five years so certain small rural hospitals can keep receiving cost-based Medicare reimbursement under the demonstration

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, rural development, nutrition assistance, and related agricultural agencies, while setting conditions on use of those funds

Latest action: Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025

Senate

Temporarily allows certain Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program hospitals to qualify as critical access hospitals under Medicare special payment rules

Latest action: Tue Feb 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes through FY2030 HRSA rural health grant programs for service expansion networks and quality improvement while requiring underserved population engagement

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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RURAL Healthcare Act

House

Expand rural healthcare access through the RURAL Healthcare Act as introduced in the House

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.

House

Expresses House support for rural communities by recognizing policies tied to energy, health care, manufacturing, and broadband connectivity as drivers of U.S. prosperity and growth

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Rural Health Day".

House

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day in recognition of rural health care

Latest action: Tue Nov 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".

Senate

Designates November 20, 2025, as National Rural Health Day to recognize rural health and rural health care providers

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural America Health Corps Act

House

Establishes a Rural America Health Corps to strengthen health care workforce recruitment and service in rural areas

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural Hospital Support Act

Senate

Modifies and extends Medicare inpatient payment adjustments for rural hospitals by updating certain payment calculations and making key adjustments permanent

Latest action: Thu Jan 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

House

Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Senate

Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Extends and updates Secure Rural Schools payments and project authorities for counties containing federal land through specified fiscal years

Latest action: Fri Feb 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

House

Protects rural seniors' access to care by preserving health care availability for Medicare patients in rural areas

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

House

Expand rural housing development opportunities through measures tied to rural development and housing policy

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rural Small Business Resilience Act

Senate

Establishes a federal initiative to strengthen rural small business resilience against economic and operational disruptions

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025

House

Extends deadlines and revises the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, including expanded service areas, land held in trust, and tribal operations funds

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate

Extends and modifies the Secure Rural Schools program by continuing federal land payments and project authorities for schools, roads, and local services

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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