Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to make zero-percent interest loans, through the existing community facilities direct loan program, to certain rural hospitals to build replacement facilities or improve or renovate existing ones. To qualify, a hospital generally must be in a county with fewer than 20,000 people, meet distance or federal hospital-type requirements, have been licensed in its community for at least 30 years, and meet financial stability measures. After the first 5 years, the Secretary would assess the hospital's finances and either refinance the loan at the program's regular interest rate or, in some cases, allow a one-time 5-year renewal at zero percent. Hospitals receiving these loans would also be eligible for federal technical assistance to improve operations and finances.

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Sponsors

• Jill N. Tokuda Democrat sponsor
• 13 cosponsors