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This bill, the Rural Health Training Opportunities Act, aims to require geographical diversity in the provision of health profession opportunity grants under the Social Security Act. It also requires the support services provided through these grants to include a transportation assistance plan. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary to give preference to grant applications that will serve rural areas. It also mandates that grant projects include a plan to provide participants with transportation assistance, such as referrals to subsidized programs or direct payments to cover transportation costs. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit periodic reports to Congress on the number of applications received and approved, as well as an assessment of the effectiveness of the demonstration projects in addressing health workforce shortages in rural areas.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5240/all-info