Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act
3/8/2023, 7:58 PMSummary of Bill HR 8151
Bill 117 HR 8151, also known as the Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act, aims to address the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities across the United States. The bill focuses on increasing the number of healthcare professionals in these areas by providing funding for training programs, scholarships, and loan repayment programs.One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support healthcare workforce training programs in rural and underserved areas. These programs would focus on training individuals from these communities to become healthcare professionals, such as nurses, doctors, and mental health providers. The goal is to create a pipeline of qualified healthcare workers who are committed to serving in these areas long-term.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for expanding existing scholarship and loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals who agree to work in underserved communities. This would help incentivize healthcare workers to choose careers in these areas by providing financial assistance for their education and training. Overall, the Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act seeks to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities by investing in training programs and providing financial incentives for healthcare professionals to work in these areas. By increasing the number of qualified healthcare workers in these communities, the bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare services for residents in need.
Congressional Summary of HR 8151
Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises a program carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that supports the use of community health workers to improve health outcomes in medically underserved communities.
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of and other matters concerning the program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8151
Bill HR 8151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8151 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8151's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 22, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8151
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8151
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8151
Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities ActBuilding a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities ActTo amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to awards to support community health workers and community health.Comments
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