Political Quotes

“I also want to rise in support of S. 2278, the State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill, which was introduced by Senators Pat Roberts and Heidi Heitkamp, reauthorizes grants to State Offices of Rural Health. I also need to thank our House champion of this effort, Representative Markwayne Mullin, a valuable member of the Health Subcommittee. This legislation already passed the Senate, and today we have the opportunity to pass it on the floor of the House and send it down to the President for his signature. The majority of counties in the United States are rural. While urban and suburban counties are growing in population, certainly in my own community back in the 26th District of Texas, we have a significant percentage of the population living in rural areas. Citizens of rural America reap many benefits of their communities, but they are also faced with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to healthcare. S. 2278 will enable States to maintain and improve upon healthcare in rural areas by reauthorizing grants to State Offices of Rural Health. Grantees will be required to maintain a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information on rural healthcare issues, research related to rural healthcare, as well as innovative approaches to rural healthcare delivery.…”