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EMPOWER for Health Act: Revision and Extension of Health Workforce Programs

This Act revises and extends funding for health workforce programs under title VII of the Public Health Service Act. The changes include modifications to pediatric health care workforce programs and Area Health Education Centers.
Key points
Extension of funding authorizations for health professions workforce programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Modifications to pediatric care programs, including expanding eligibility to professionals serving medically underserved pediatric populations.
Establishment of full-time service requirements for qualified health professionals in pediatric and child mental health fields.
Amendment to the Area Health Education Centers program, replacing the term "high school" with "pre-collegiate".
Modification of award cycles in the Area Health Education Centers program.
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Additional Information
EMPOWER for Health Act
Print number: S 4110
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2026-03-17