Michael Baumgartner: “I rise today to celebrate $181 million in rural healthcare funding for the State of Washington. Not long ago, right here…”

“I rise today to celebrate $181 million in rural healthcare funding for the State of Washington. Not long ago, right here in this Chamber, I joined my House Republican colleagues to pass the Working Families Tax Cut Act, the largest tax cut in American history. When we voted for this, we also voted for a new rural healthcare fund, and $181 million of this rural healthcare fund will go to transforming Washington State. This is just the first round of funding, part of a 5-year, $50 billion commitment to rural health transformation. This is $181 million to keep our rural hospitals' doors open, upgrade critical infrastructure, expand access to emergency care, protect maternal health, and strengthen Tribal health services. Rural Washington is one of the best places in America to live, work, and raise a family, and this investment means more doctors, nurses, stable hospitals, and peace of mind for the people who grow our food, power our grid, and keep our communities strong. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support this historic tax relief and this transformational funding.”