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US S3376

US S3376
Pathways to Health Careers Act


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Introduced
03/03/2020
In Committee
03/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, to extend and expand demonstration projects, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Pathways to Health Careers Act, aims to amend Title XX of the Social Security Act to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions. It would extend and expand demonstration projects that train individuals, particularly those with arrest or conviction records or who are interested in pregnancy and childbirth careers, for allied health professions, health information technology, nursing, and other healthcare roles. The bill would provide grants to eligible entities like workforce development boards, state/local governments, and tribal organizations to offer support services like adult basic education, childcare, transportation, and legal assistance to help these individuals enter and succeed in health career training programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/03/2020)

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