Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Hospital Revitalization Act

Washington, D.C. - Last week, Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), joined her colleagues, Reps. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jeff Hurd (CO-03) and Lauren Boebert (CO-04), in introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen rural hospital infrastructure and enhance patient care.

The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act would provide interest-free loans of up to 10 years through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities Program to support the construction and renovation of rural hospitals. The bill would allow rural hospitals to reinvest the savings from reduced debt costs into clinical care, workforce retention, and other operational needs.

"Many hospitals in West Virginia serve rural communities, adding unique hurdles for patients when accessing care and stretching thin already limited resources. This legislation ensures rural hospitals can modernize their facilities, meet today's healthcare standards, and continue delivering dependable care to those who rely on them. It represents a clear commitment to our rural communities by providing the federal support necessary to strengthen hospital infrastructure and safeguard access to care for some of our most vulnerable populations," said Congresswoman Miller.

"From Kula to Kahuku, rural hospitals across Hawai'i are grappling with rising expenses and deteriorating facilities, putting their future at risk and making it increasingly difficult to ensure care remains accessible in our local communities. No one should have to buy a plane ticket, catch a ferry, or drive for hours just to see a doctor. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Rural Hospital Revitalization Act to help rural hospitals improve their infrastructure and capacity to keep essential medical services close to home,"said Congresswoman Tokuda.

"Every single person should be able to see a doctor of their choice in the community of their choosing. That means the federal government must incentivize the outcomes we want to see: a strong network of rural hospitals in every corner of this country. I am proud to support this legislation, which will help rural hospitals improve their infrastructure and capacity so they can keep essential medical services close to home," said Congresswoman Dexter.

"Rural hospitals are already hanging on by a thread, and extreme Medicaid cuts are now forcing closures and leaving families with hour-long drives just to see a doctor. This bipartisan bill helps keep rural hospitals open by strengthening the resources they need to provide care close to home, so people aren't left scrambling when they need help the most," said Congresswoman Davids.

"Rural hospitals provide critical care and jobs for communities across the country. Unfortunately, many of these facilities are struggling to keep their doors open due to financial challenges. This bill offers a targeted solution to help improve the financial standing and long-term viability of rural hospitals nationwide,"said Congressman Figures.

"Across rural Colorado, local hospitals are more than healthcare providers. They are lifelines for entire communities. Colorado's Third District families rely on these hospitals for emergency care, long term treatment, and good paying local jobs. No family should have to drive hours to access basic healthcare. The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act helps communities keep their hospitals open, modernize critical facilities, and continue delivering quality care close to home," said Congressman Hurd.

"Colorado's 4th Congressional District depends on strong rural communities and access to quality healthcare. This bipartisan legislation would help stabilize our rural hospitals, protect care for families across Eastern Colorado, and support the doctors, nurses, and emergency services our communities rely on every day. Keeping healthcare local to Colorado is critical for our farmers, ranchers, seniors, and small towns in our district," said Congresswoman Boebert.

"Every American deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare, no matter their zip code. Rural hospitals are lifelines for communities throughout the Big First and rural America, and they need the tools to keep serving patients close to home. The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act helps rural hospitals build new facilities or renovate existing ones so rural Americans don't have to drive hours to see a health care professional. This commonsense bill strengthens rural America and gives rural hospitals the ability to treat patients with care," said Congressman Mann.

National and regional organizations endorsing the bill include the National Rural Health Association, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, the Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium, the Association of Washington Public Health Districts, and Lincoln Health.

Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Senate version of this legislation in March 2026.

Read the Rural Hospital Revitalization Act bill text.

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