Rural Hospital Fairness Act

House Bill

H.R. 5821

119th Congress

Rural Hospital Fairness Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug LaMalfa

Representative

Republican

CA-1

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The Rural Hospital Fairness Act provides a tax credit to encourage research into neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit would cover 25% of expenses for 'translational research' - work that helps turn scientific discoveries into practical treatments and therapies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

SponsorDoug LaMalfa (R-CA)

Introduced10/24/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Rural Hospital Fairness Act

The Rural Hospital Fairness Act provides a tax credit to encourage research into neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit would cover 25% of expenses for 'translational research' - work that helps turn scientific discoveries into pract

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The Rural Hospital Fairness Act provides a tax credit to encourage research into neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit would cover 25% of expenses for 'translational research' - work that helps turn scientific discoveries into practical treatments and therapies.

Bill Number: 5821
Sponsor: Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: Rural Hospital Fairness Act
Bill Number: 5821
Sponsor: Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Summary: The Rural Hospital Fairness Act provides a tax credit to encourage research into neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit would cover 25% of expenses for 'translational research' - work that helps turn scientific discoveries into practical treatments and therapies.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Rural Hospital Fairness Act provides a tax credit to encourage research into neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit would cover 25% of expenses for 'translational research' - work that helps turn scientific discoveries into practical treatments and therapies.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Mental Health Research Accelerator Act of 2023 This bill allows a tax credit through 2033 for 25% of expenses for translational research regarding neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The credit amount is subject to limitations, including an aggregate national limitation of $1 billion in 2024, $2 billion in 2025-2028, and $1 billion in 2029.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Offers a tax credit for up to 25% of expenses on research to develop new treatments for brain diseases and mental health conditions.
The tax credit is subject to annual national limits, starting at $1 billion in 2024 and reaching $2 billion from 2025-2028.
The goal is to accelerate the process of turning laboratory breakthroughs into real-world medical advances that can improve people's lives.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would provide financial incentives for pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and other research organizations to invest in developing new drugs, therapies, and technologies for neurological and psychiatric disorders. This could lead to faster progress in areas like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and schizophrenia, potentially benefiting millions of Americans affected by these conditions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5821, 119th Congress (2025). "Rural Hospital Fairness Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5821

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