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Introduced
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require geographical diversity in the provision of health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and to require the support services provided through the use of the grants to include a transportation assistance plan. This bill expands the health profession opportunity grant program that provides education and training to low-income individuals for high-demand occupations in the health care field. The Administration for Children and Families must prioritize grant applications for demonstration projects in rural areas and such projects must include assistance for the transportation costs of program participants.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rural Health Training Opportunities Act, expands the existing health profession opportunity grant program to prioritize grant applications for demonstration projects in rural areas. The bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to give preference to applications that describe projects serving rural communities, and mandates that the support services provided through these grants include a transportation assistance plan to help program participants cover their transportation costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 06/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3347/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3347/BILLS-116hr3347ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3347/BILLS-116hr3347ih.pdf.pdf |
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