Health

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that provide funding to health care service providers and related entities in rural areas. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes grants for expanding the delivery of health care services in rural areas, developing integrated health care networks (i.e., collaborative groups of local health care organizations) in rural areas, and improving the quality of services provided by small health care providers in rural areas. Also, the bill requires HRSA to ensure that grant funds for expanding services or developing health care networks are used to (1) meet the health care needs of underserved populations, and (2) engage such populations in the planning and implementation of related activities.

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025 This bill expands the membership of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee within the Veterans Health Administration by requiring the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes who holds a professional license in nursing home administration. Additionally, the committee must consult with the National Association of Veterans State Homes with respect to matters concerning the association.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

Tyler’s Law

Held at the desk.

REDI Act

Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Fair College Admissions for Students Act

Fair College Admissions for Students Act This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to applicants based on their relationships to donors or alumni of the IHE.

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

HELP Copays Act

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Child Care Workforce Act

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Train More Nurses Act

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.