HB2493Introduced in the House
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced by Earl Carter, District GA-1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
April 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 128 · April 21, 2026
406
Yes
4
No
20
Absent or Not Voting
430 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-325.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3021-3023)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (text: CR H3025)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3021-3022)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
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