The House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Miller aims to continue the Health Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force, which was initially established during the 2022 Regular Session. The task force is tasked with identifying and studying significant health issues affecting rural and underserved communities in Louisiana, particularly in light of the worsening health disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution highlights that a substantial portion of Louisiana's population lives in rural areas, which are classified as health professional shortage areas, and emphasizes the need for improved health outcomes in these communities as a critical public health priority.

The resolution outlines the composition and operational guidelines for the task force, including the appointment of members from specific organizations and the requirement for the task force to reconvene by August 15, 2025. It mandates that the task force submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the relevant House and Senate committees by February 1, 2026. Additionally, it allows for the adoption of procedural rules and policies to facilitate the task force's work and establishes attendance requirements for its members. The resolution also includes provisions for notifying various stakeholders and organizations involved in health care and policy in Louisiana.