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HR 5240 United States House · 117th Congress

Rural Health Training Opportunities Act

Summary
Rural Health Training Opportunities Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize projects in rural areas when awarding grants for demonstration projects that provide education and training to low-income individuals for health care occupations. Specifically, HHS must give preference to projects that (1) serve a rural area where project participants reside, the project is conducted, or an employer partnership commits to hiring project participants; and (2) provide project participants with transportation assistance.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrioritizes rural healthcare workforce training via HHS grants, improving access to health services in underserved areas by funding education for low-income individuals in healthcare occupations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds healthcare job training for rural low-income individuals, advancing employment opportunities through workforce development and employer partnerships.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2021
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Introduced Sep 10, 2021 Last action Sep 10, 2021
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Sep 10, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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Sep 10, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sep 10, 2021
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Terri A. Sewell
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