Revitalizing our rural communities isn’t a partisan issue. It’s about making sure every community has the resources, workforce, and opportunities it needs to thrive.

When the National Association of Rural Health Clinics, the California Cattlemen’s Association, and the cities of Sonoma, Clearlake, Woodland, and St. Helena endorsed our “Revitalize Rural America Act,” they sent a clear message: Rural communities need practical solutions, and meeting these challenges requires bipartisan cooperation. Their support reflects a shared understanding that the problems facing rural America are growing and too serious to ignore.

Across Northern California and the nation, rural governments are asked to deliver essential services with fewer staff, fewer resources, and fewer tools than their urban counterparts. They work to keep hospitals open, support local employers, recruit essential workers, and protect families from wildfires — all while navigating federal programs that can be difficult for smaller communities to access.

We introduced the Revitalize........

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