HR7289Referred to Committee

Community Health Workforce Development Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-30
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Sponsor

Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson
Democrat · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (530 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-30

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would fund and support programs to train and recruit healthcare workers in underserved communities, such as rural areas and low-income neighborhoods that struggle to attract doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. It likely includes grants, loan forgiveness, or other incentives to encourage healthcare workers to practice in these areas where patients have difficulty accessing care. The legislation would affect healthcare workers, patients in underserved regions, and community health organizations seeking to expand their workforce.

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