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S. 2046 (107th)

Rural Health Care Facility Improvement Act of 2002

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Introduced

21 March 2002

Last action

21 March 2002 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2268-2269)

Sponsors

Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]

Subjects

Healthcare, Housing, Transport

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare · Housing · Transport

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Summary

Rural Health Care Facility Improvement Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a loan guarantee program for rural health facilities. Defines rural health facility to include the following facilities found in rural areas: health clinics, critical access hospitals, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, health centers, federally qualified health centers, and nursing homes. Covers the purchase of new and the repair of existing infrastructure and technology. Sets forth loan limits. Entitles the United States to subrogation and makes such loan guarantees incontestable. Authorizes the Secretary to take such action as may be necessary to prevent a default, subject to the requirements of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. Permits the Secretary to foreclose, as specified.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2268-2269)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2268)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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