# 119-hr-3670: IHS Provider Expansion Act

119-hr-3670, IHS Provider Expansion Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3670
- Congress: 119
- Title: IHS Provider Expansion Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-06-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Native Americans
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

**expand graduate medical education within the Indian Health Service.** This bill would create an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs inside the Indian Health Service (IHS) to build a pipeline of clinicians, paraprofessionals, and other health workers by overseeing and expanding residency and fellowship training and coordinating student rotations with academic partners. - Families and tribal communities: More local training programs aim to increase clinician availability at IHS facilities, which could improve continuity of care and access to services. - Trainees and students: The Office would serve as a central hub to oversee existing residencies and help establish new residency and fellowship slots and education tracks. - IHS facilities and workforce: The Office would support recruitment and retention by coordinating training pathways and partnerships with academic institutions. - Federal agencies and planning: An Interagency Working Group with VA, Labor, HRSA, and CMS would guide setup, issue reports every three months, and terminate 10 years after enactment. *Subject to appropriation, the bill would authorize at least $4.0 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2027, which would increase potential federal spending if funds are provided.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM), 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New training office at Indian Health Service: benefit, low. If enacted, the government would create an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs inside the Indian Health Service. The office would build a pipeline for doctors, nurses, and other roles the Secretary identifies to do residencies and fellowships at IHS sites. It would oversee current program…
- Would authorize $4 million yearly for Indian Health Service training: benefit, low. The bill would authorize at least $4 million a year starting in fiscal year 2027 for the new office and related activities. The money would support residency, fellowship, and student rotation programs at Indian Health Service sites. Actual spending would depend on future appropriations.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-3670 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3670)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3670 (as of 2026-09-26).