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Rural Health Support: Training Opportunities and Transportation Assistance.

New legislation aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas. The act prioritizes healthcare training projects in these regions and provides transportation support for program participants, making it easier for them to attend training or work. This is intended to help address healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities.
Key points
Preference for healthcare training programs operating in rural areas.
Mandatory transportation support (e.g., fuel subsidies, public transit) for training program participants.
Support aims to increase the number of healthcare professionals in sparsely populated regions.
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Print number: 118_HR_4813
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Health Training Opportunities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4813.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Preference for healthcare training programs operating in rural areas.
  • Mandatory transportation support (e.g., fuel subsidies, public transit) for training program participants.
  • Support aims to increase the number of healthcare professionals in sparsely populated regions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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