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Grants to Boost Healthcare Staff in Rural and Underserved Communities.

This law establishes a new grant program designed to significantly increase the number of trained allied health professionals, such as medical assistants and dental hygienists, in rural and underserved areas. The goal is to improve local access to essential medical, behavioral, and oral health services for residents who currently face shortages. The program supports local health centers in developing innovative training and career pathways.
Key points
Improves healthcare access in rural and underserved areas by funding the training of local allied health support staff.
Provides grants (up to $2.5 million) to Federally-qualified health centers for establishing education, internship, and apprenticeship programs.
Prioritizes training individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to better reflect and meet community health needs.
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Print number: 118_HR_7307
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Process start date: 2024-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7307.

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 2024-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improves healthcare access in rural and underserved areas by funding the training of local allied health support staff.
  • Provides grants (up to $2.5 million) to Federally-qualified health centers for establishing education, internship, and apprenticeship programs.
  • Prioritizes training individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to better reflect and meet community health needs.
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. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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