H.Res. 891 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for National Rural Health Day, observed on the third Thursday of November (November 20, 2025). The resolution acknowledges that over 66 million Americans live in rural communities and recognizes the critical challenges these areas face, including 153 rural hospital closures since 2010, clinician workforce shortages, and nearly 432 rural hospitals at risk of closing. It highlights that rural residents experience lower life expectancy and poorer health outcomes due to geographic isolation, higher rates of uninsured individuals, limited access to specialized care, and transportation barriers. The resolution celebrates the dedication of rural health care providers and commits the House of Representatives to supporting policies that improve health care accessibility and affordability in rural areas, though it does not allocate any funding or establish specific legislative requirements.
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