To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for career support for a skilled, internationally educated health care workforce.
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- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-07-16
Plain-English Summary
The federal government would provide grants to help internationally trained doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers get the credentials and support they need to work in the United States. This program aims to address healthcare worker shortages by making it easier for skilled foreign-trained professionals to enter the American healthcare system. The grants would cover things like licensing exams, credential verification, and job training programs.
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