HR9044Referred to Committee

To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Minority Fellowship Program.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-05-26
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (549 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-26

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would continue funding for a federal program that provides fellowships and training to minority students pursuing careers in public health, medicine, and related fields. By reauthorizing this program, the government would maintain financial support and educational opportunities designed to increase diversity among health professionals and help address health disparities in underserved communities. The measure would affect minority students, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations that participate in the fellowship program.

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