Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T04:04:48Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3479 Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3479

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 S 3479

Bill S 3479 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2022. Bill S 3479 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 11, 2022. Bill S 3479's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3479

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3479

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Child healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMinority healthNutrition and dietRural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3479

Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities ActBuilding a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities ActA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to awards to support community health workers and community health.

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