Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-25T15:32:08Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5378 Tribal Healthcare Careers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/25/2025, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5378

This bill, designated as H.R. 5378 in the 119th Congress and introduced on September 16, 2025, aims to allocate funds specifically for Indian populations within the health profession opportunity grant program established under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

Congressional Summary of HR 5378

Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities.

HHS must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5378

Bill HR 5378 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 5378 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2025. Bill HR 5378's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5378

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5378

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5378

To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5378

Jimmy Gomez

CaliforniaDemocrat

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