119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 5, 2026
H.R. 7409In CommitteeHealth
Defend Rural Health Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH)12 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 5, 2026
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All 12 cosponsors
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Republicans (12)
Miller, Carol D.WV-01
Mann, TraceyKS-01
Bergman, JackMI-01
Fine, RandyFL-06
Bacon, DonNE-02
Babin, BrianTX-36
Van Duyne, BethTX-24
Smith, AdrianNE-03
Arrington, Jodey C.TX-19
Scott, AustinGA-08
Amodei, Mark E.NV-02
Onder, Robert F.MO-03
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