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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
BillsLabor and EmploymentH.R. 8347Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8347IntroducedLabor and Employment

Republicans advance bill expanding rural healthcare access and services

Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess (R-UT)1 cosponsorIntroduced Apr 16, 2026
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Introduced
Apr 16
House committee
Jul 21
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Senate
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Signed
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Activity timeline

Jul 21
Jul 21
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jul 21
Jul 21
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16
Apr 16
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 16
Apr 16
Introduced in House
Apr 16
Apr 16
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jul 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 16
Introduced in House
Apr 16
Introduced in House

All 1 cosponsor

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Republicans (1)

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