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Pathways to Health Careers Act
8/7/2023, 6:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4449
Bill 117 HR 4449, also known as the Pathways to Health Careers Act, aims to address the growing need for healthcare professionals in the United States. The bill focuses on creating pathways for individuals to enter and advance in the healthcare field, particularly in underserved communities.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of grant programs to support education and training for healthcare professionals. This includes funding for scholarships, internships, and other opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare. The bill also emphasizes the importance of diversity in the healthcare workforce, aiming to increase representation of underrepresented groups in the field.
Additionally, the Pathways to Health Careers Act seeks to improve coordination between educational institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies to ensure that individuals are receiving the necessary training and support to succeed in healthcare careers. This includes promoting partnerships between community colleges, universities, and healthcare facilities to provide hands-on experience and mentorship for students. Overall, the bill aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the US by creating more opportunities for individuals to enter and advance in the field. By focusing on education, training, and diversity, the Pathways to Health Careers Act seeks to build a strong and inclusive healthcare workforce to meet the needs of all communities.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of grant programs to support education and training for healthcare professionals. This includes funding for scholarships, internships, and other opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare. The bill also emphasizes the importance of diversity in the healthcare workforce, aiming to increase representation of underrepresented groups in the field.
Additionally, the Pathways to Health Careers Act seeks to improve coordination between educational institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies to ensure that individuals are receiving the necessary training and support to succeed in healthcare careers. This includes promoting partnerships between community colleges, universities, and healthcare facilities to provide hands-on experience and mentorship for students. Overall, the bill aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the US by creating more opportunities for individuals to enter and advance in the field. By focusing on education, training, and diversity, the Pathways to Health Careers Act seeks to build a strong and inclusive healthcare workforce to meet the needs of all communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 4449
Pathways to Health Careers Act
This bill provides funding for, reauthorizes through FY2026, and makes a variety of changes to certain grants administered by the Department of Health and Human Services that provide education and training to low-income individuals for health care occupations, including by establishing a new competitive grant for projects designed to train low-income individuals in allied health professions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4449
Bill HR 4449 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4449 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4449's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. as of July 16, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4449
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
88Democrat Cosponsors
80Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4449
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4449
To provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, to extend and expand demonstration projects, and for other purposes.
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