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Health Care Workforce Investment: Grants, Scholarships, and Training for Better Patient Care.

This law aims to tackle the national shortage of health care professionals, including nurses and mental health staff, by providing grants to states for training programs. Citizens will benefit from improved access to care, especially in underserved areas, while aspiring health care workers can access scholarships and financial aid for training. Scholarship recipients must commit to working locally after graduation to fulfill the aid requirements.
Key points
New scholarships and funding are available for individuals pursuing careers in health care, such as nursing, EMT services, and mental health.
Recipients of scholarships must agree to work as certified providers in the granting state for at least one year per academic year of funding received, or repay the amount.
The law focuses on strengthening local training programs and increasing the availability of medical staff in historically underserved communities.
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Print number: 118_HR_9812
Sponsor: Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Care Workforce Investment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9812.

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 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New scholarships and funding are available for individuals pursuing careers in health care, such as nursing, EMT services, and mental health.
  • Recipients of scholarships must agree to work as certified providers in the granting state for at least one year per academic year of funding received, or repay the amount.
  • The law focuses on strengthening local training programs and increasing the availability of medical staff in historically underserved communities.
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. Comer, James [R-KY-1].

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 2025-12-26.

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