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Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025

3/5/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 935

Bill 119 HR 935, also known as the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to establish a program that will address the current challenges facing the health care workforce in the United States. The bill seeks to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of health care professionals in order to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality health care services.

Specifically, the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program will provide funding for initiatives that focus on increasing the diversity of the health care workforce, expanding access to health care services in underserved communities, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among health care professionals. The program will also support efforts to enhance the skills and competencies of health care workers in order to meet the evolving needs of the health care system.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 935 aims to strengthen the health care workforce in the United States in order to improve the quality and accessibility of health care services for all Americans. By investing in innovative programs and initiatives, the bill seeks to address the current challenges facing the health care workforce and ensure that all individuals have access to the care they need.

Congressional Summary of HR 935

Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program within the Health Resources and Services Administration to provide grants to federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and post-secondary vocational programs for developing education and training for allied health professionals (e.g., professionals providing clinical or non-clinical support services, community health workers, and health education specialists).

Specifically, grant recipients must use the funds to carry out innovative, community-based programs to train allied health professionals, with a focus on supporting rural and underserved areas. Grant recipients may use the funds to launch or expand health care professional partnerships (e.g., between a grant recipient and a school), establish apprenticeship or other career programs, or invest in training equipment, among other activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 935

Bill HR 935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 935 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 935's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 935

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 935

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 935

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a health care workforce innovation program.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a health care workforce innovation program.

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