Rural Hospital Stabilization Act

This bill creates a federal grant program starting in 2026 to help rural hospitals stay open and maintain services. It provides $20 million annually from Medicare funds to small rural hospitals (including critical access hospitals) and technical assistance groups that help them apply for grants. Grants can cover staff training, equipment, minor building repairs, or launching new services to improve care access. Hospitals must report how funds were used and their financial status before and after receiving grants, with detailed reports to Congress by 2029.