Amendment prohibits use of funds to close rural hospitals in high-need areas that are designated as national historic landmarks.

1. Adds Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to prepare an environmental impact statement in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to a health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is-- at the end of the bill

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   Inserted: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to prepare an environmental impact statement in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to a health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is--

   Inserted: (1) designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service; and

   Inserted: (2) located in a highly rural area.

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