Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) announced that Congress has approved the creation of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a first-of-its-kind initiative delivering $50 billion to strengthen health care access and innovation across rural America. “Too often, rural families are left with fewer options, longer drives, and worse outcomes,” said Ellzey. The Rural Health Transformation Fund will:Provide $10 billion annually starting in 2026 , targeting systemic reform. , targeting systemic reform. Support new models of care, recruitment of medical professionals, and technology upgrades to expand access and improve outcomes.