Bill > HR5379

This bill, known as the "Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act" or the "HOPE Act", seeks to modify the Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program under the Social Security Act by ensuring that each state (excluding territories) receives grants. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award at least two grants per grant cycle in each state, provided there are sufficient qualifying applications. If fewer than two eligible entities apply in a state during a grant cycle, the Secretary must document this in a congressional report. The bill mandates that the Secretary submit reports to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee detailing the number of applications received, the number of approved applications, and how grants were distributed in states with limited applicants. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and are designed to promote more equitable distribution of healthcare professional training grants across all states.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5379/all-info