Legislative Activity

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The office will serve as the primary point of contact for rural health issues within the CDC, conduct and promote research, develop policies and programs, and coordinate with other agencies to improve health outcomes in rural areas. It will also award grants and contracts to support activities that improve health and healthcare in rural communities. The goal is to address healthcare disparities and improve the understanding of health challenges faced by rural populations.

The PATHS Act extends a pilot program to support research and development for homeland security technologies until 2028. It requires congressional notification for AI-related transactions and lowers the contract award threshold for program applicability. Formally, the bill is called the "Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act" or the "PATHS Act."

This bill allocates \$9,276,290 for the Committee on Ethics' expenses during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, covering staff salaries and other necessary costs. It sets spending limits for specific periods and requires all payments to be made through vouchers approved by the House Administration Committee. Funds provided must adhere to the regulations set by the House Administration Committee.