Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026

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

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Sponsors

• Michael F. Bennet Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors