The Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act directs the Department of Agriculture to give priority funding to rural health care and mental health facilities under its Community Facilities loan and grant program for fiscal years 2026 through 2031. The legislation allows these facilities to use the funds for medical supplies, upgrading telehealth technology, hiring and supporting staff (limited to 25 percent of total funds), and renovating closed health care buildings. The bill affects rural hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health providers that are eligible for federal development loans and grants. The measure also prevents the Agriculture Department from redirecting Community Facilities funding to other priorities during this six-year period, ensuring resources remain focused on rural health care infrastructure.
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