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This resolution formally designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day" to recognize the challenges facing rural healthcare and honor the communities and providers serving rural areas. The resolution acknowledges that over 66 million Americans live in rural communities, where residents face significant healthcare barriers including provider shortages, transportation difficulties, and limited access to specialized care. It highlights the financial struggles of rural hospitals, noting that 153 have closed since 2010 and nearly half are operating with negative margins, with 432 more at risk of closure. The resolution does not provide any funding or mandate specific actions, but rather serves as a formal recognition that expresses the Senate's commitment to advancing policies that improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in rural America. This designation continues an annual tradition that has been observed since 2011 by rural health organizations.

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