Health and Human Services Department, Health Resources and Services Administration
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, HHS hereby gives notice that the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) has been re-established. The effective date of the charter re-establishment is July 17, 2026.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, HHS hereby gives notice that the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) has been re-established. The effective date of the charter re-establishment is July 17, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Heppner, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, HRSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; 301-443-0835 or FORHPIOAA@hrsa.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACRHHS is authorized by Section 222 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act ( 42 U.S.C. 217a ). NACRHHS provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS (Secretary) on issues related to how HHS and its programs serve rural communities. The Committee will focus attention and existing resources on rural health and human service challenges, such as the provision and financing of health care and human services in rural areas. The re-established charter for the NACRHHS was approved on June 22, 2026. The charter appears to comply with FACA, GSA Final Rule, and current Secretariat guidance. Re-establishment of the NACRHHS charter gives authorization for the committee to operate until July 17, 2028. A copy of the NACRHHS charter is available on the NACRHHS website at https://www.hrsa.gov/​advisory-commit…
Citation: 91 FR 42736
