Rural Wellness Act
HR 1906, the Rural Wellness Act, extends a deadline for rural development funding to 2029 and requires that 17% of funds prioritize projects offering behavioral and mental health services like prevention, treatment, and recovery. It directs grant administrators to give preference to rural community facilities providing these services and employing staff trained in mental health care. The law applies to programs under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act and the Rural Development Act of 1972. This affects rural communities seeking health facility grants and changes how funding is allocated to address mental health needs.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 28, 2025
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Mar 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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