To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a new Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address healthcare needs in rural communities. The office will coordinate CDC research, develop policies, and award grants focused on improving rural health access - particularly through telehealth - while identifying healthcare gaps and disparities. It directly affects rural populations by targeting challenges like chronic disease prevention, injury prevention, and limited care access. The office will work across CDC programs and coordinate with other federal health agencies to avoid duplicating efforts on rural health initiatives.