H.R. 3102 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3102 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to create an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This office aims to address and improve health issues specifically affecting rural populations in the United States. The key provisions of this legislation outline the responsibilities of the new Office of Rural Health. The office will serve as the main contact point at the CDC for rural health matters. Its director will lead efforts to conduct and promote research on public health issues in rural areas.