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Support for Environmental Health Workers: Training and Standards

This act aims to strengthen the environmental health workforce, leading to better public health and safety protection. Citizens can expect improved quality of services related to controlling environmental hazards, such as water and air quality. Additionally, workers in this field may benefit from new training opportunities and student loan support.
Key points
Establishment of uniform standards and guidelines for credentialing environmental health workers, enhancing their professionalism.
Development of a comprehensive plan for the environmental health workforce to ensure a sufficient number of specialists in the future.
Expansion of the public service loan forgiveness program to include environmental health workers, potentially encouraging careers in this field.
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Additional Information
Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2023
Print number: HR 5910
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2023-10-26