S. 3149 · 117th Congress
Rural Health Equity Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Merkley
- Introduced
- 2021-11-03
- Latest action
- 2021-11-03 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Rural Health Equity Act
This bill establishes within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Office of Rural Health. The office must serve as the primary point of contact within the CDC on rural health matters, coordinate public health research on issues affecting rural populations, and carry out related activities.