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Healthcare Careers: Education and Child Care Support

This act aims to remove barriers to health professions by providing resources for foundational educational training, such as English language proficiency and adult basic education. It also guarantees access to affordable child care for participants in health profession opportunity grant programs. These changes are designed to help individuals, especially those with lower skills and parents, pursue careers in healthcare.
Key points
Participants in health profession training programs will receive support for essential skills like English language proficiency and adult basic education.
Affordable and accessible child care will be guaranteed for individuals enrolled in these programs, making it easier for them to pursue their studies and careers.
The act takes effect on October 1, 2025, integrating these provisions into existing health profession opportunity grant programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5375
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Process start date: 2025-09-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5375.

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:

  • Participants in health profession training programs will receive support for essential skills like English language proficiency and adult basic education.
  • Affordable and accessible child care will be guaranteed for individuals enrolled in these programs, making it easier for them to pursue their studies and careers.
  • The act takes effect on October 1, 2025, integrating these provisions into existing health profession opportunity grant programs.
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. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28].

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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Health Education Family Labor