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Promoting Health Careers: New Opportunities for Community Colleges and Students

This act aims to facilitate the acquisition of qualifications in health professions by ensuring that training programs in community and technical colleges lead to recognized credentials. This means more accessible, high-quality training for individuals interested in healthcare, potentially improving access to healthcare services and creating new career paths.
Key points
Health professions training programs will be required to lead to recognized credentials, increasing the value of acquired qualifications.
Community and technical colleges will have greater eligibility for grants to conduct health professions training projects.
The changes take effect on October 1, 2025, opening new educational and career opportunities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5374
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
Process start date: 2025-09-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5374.

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:

  • Health professions training programs will be required to lead to recognized credentials, increasing the value of acquired qualifications.
  • Community and technical colleges will have greater eligibility for grants to conduct health professions training projects.
  • The changes take effect on October 1, 2025, opening new educational and career opportunities.
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. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37].

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 2025-12-23.

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