Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
The Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends federal funding for the Minority Fellowship Program through fiscal year 2032. This legislation directly supports the National Institutes of Health by allocating $27 million annually to the program for each of the five covered years. The bill amends existing laws to ensure continued financial resources for initiatives that train and support minority health professionals. By reauthorizing these funds, the act maintains the program's ability to operate without interruption during the specified period.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 26, 2026
Last action May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Lateefah Simon
DDemocratic
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Raja Krishnamoorthi
DDemocratic
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Stephen F. Lynch
DDemocratic
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