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New Career Pathways in Health for Low-Income Individuals.

This act establishes a $435 million annual grant program to help low-income individuals enter well-paying health professions like nursing and EMTs. Participants receive guaranteed support services, including child care and transportation assistance, career coaching, and potential cash stipends. The law also funds specialized demonstration projects for individuals with criminal records and training for doulas and midwives.
Key points
Funds professional training in high-demand health careers (e.g., nurses, paramedics) for individuals earning up to 200% of the Federal poverty level.
Guarantees essential support services for participants, including child care and transportation assistance.
Creates demonstration projects to facilitate employment for individuals with arrest/conviction records and to train maternal health workers (doulas/midwives).
Cash stipends or emergency financial aid received through the program are exempt from income tax and do not affect eligibility for other benefits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5370
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2025-09-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5370.

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 2025-09-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funds professional training in high-demand health careers (e.g., nurses, paramedics) for individuals earning up to 200% of the Federal poverty level.
  • Guarantees essential support services for participants, including child care and transportation assistance.
  • Creates demonstration projects to facilitate employment for individuals with arrest/conviction records and to train maternal health workers (doulas/midwives).
  • Cash stipends or emergency financial aid received through the program are exempt from income tax and do not affect eligibility for other benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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