HR-5491 : Still Just a Bill


Rural Health Insurance Act of 2018

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide loans and grants to assist in the establishment of agricultural association health plans to help bring new health options and lower priced health care coverage to rural Americans.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.House committee actions
2018-04-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2018-04-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jeff Fortenberry [R] (NE-1)
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Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Rural conditions and development
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