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Introduced
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
In Committee
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide a set-aside of funds for the territories under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, to make the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for the grants, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program under the Social Security Act to provide more support to U.S. territories. Specifically, the bill requires that 5% of the grant funds be reserved for territories (excluding the 50 states and Washington D.C.), removes a previous restriction that prevented the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from participating in the program, and guarantees that at least two grants will be awarded to eligible entities located in territories, provided there are sufficient qualifying applications. The HPOG program supports education and training for health care professionals in areas with workforce shortages. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and aim to improve healthcare workforce development in U.S. territories by ensuring they receive a dedicated portion of funding and have equal opportunities to access these professional development grants.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 09/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5409/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5409/BILLS-119hr5409ih.pdf |
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