John Barrasso (R-WY)
A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".
A Republican resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 29 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8243-8244)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day." The measure recognizes the contributions of rural communities and the efforts of rural health care providers. It aims to celebrate the millions of individuals served by these providers. Furthermore, the resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day. Finally, it expresses a commitment to advancing policies intended to improve health care accessibility and affordability in rural areas.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution honors rural communities and commits to advancing policies for their health care accessibility and affordability.
- Scored +2
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution expresses a commitment to advancing policies that improve health care accessibility in rural areas.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution aims to improve the affordability of health care in rural areas where many are underinsured.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Accessibility and Affordability: The resolution expresses a commitment to advancing policies that aim to improve how easy and affordable it is to get health care in rural areas (Resolution, Section 4).
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Recognition of Rural Communities: The designation of "National Rural Health Day" serves to honor rural communities and their efforts to address unique health care challenges (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Celebration of Providers and Patients: The measure recognizes and celebrates rural health care providers as well as the millions of people they serve (Resolution, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution honors rural communities and commits to advancing policies for their health care accessibility and affordability. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution aims to improve the affordability of health care in rural areas where many are underinsured.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution expresses a commitment to advancing policies that improve health care accessibility in rural areas. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The resolution expresses a commitment to advancing policies to improve health care affordability in rural areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution recognizes the importance of fueling innovations in rural health infrastructure.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8243-8244)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8243-8244)
- 28 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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