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Developing the Community Health Workforce Act of 2026

5/21/2026, 2:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8629

The bill titled "To strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of the health center workforce to improve access to care and health outcomes in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8629 on April 30, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 8629

Bill HR 8629 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8629 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026.  Bill HR 8629's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8629

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8629

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8629

To strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of the health center workforce to improve access to care and health outcomes in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes.
To strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of the health center workforce to improve access to care and health outcomes in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes.

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