Event Brief
Hawley introduces Rural Hospital Emergency Room Act
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM ET
Summary: Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the Rural Hospital Emergency Room Guarantee Act to prevent rural ER closures.
WHO: Sen. Josh Hawley
WHAT: Introduced the Rural Hospital Emergency Room Guarantee Act to provide dedicated 10-year funding for rural emergency rooms.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 2:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rural hospitals with emergency rooms are closing at a breakneck pace and rural communities face a shortage of access to emergency medical care.
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