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S.Res. 588 (113th)

A resolution recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

20 November 2014

Last action

20 November 2014 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211)

Sponsors

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities, (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States, (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas. Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.

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Timeline

  1. 20 November 2014

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211)

    Source: Floor

  2. 20 November 2014

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211)

    Source: Floor

  3. 20 November 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 20 November 2014

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 20 November 2014

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate

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