S. 2278 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018
S. 2278 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2018, sponsored by Pat Roberts with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-408
What it does
State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the grant program for state offices of rural health. Among other changes, the bill requires (rather than authorizes) the Department of Health and Human Services to make such grants and also alters matching fund requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pat Roberts (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2018
- Passed the SenateJul 24, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawDec 31, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-408. (Dec 31, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 19, 2018 · Passed357–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization ActHouse · Dec 19, 2018
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
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More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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