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Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
Sponsored By: Representative Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would reserve 15% of Health Profession Opportunity Grant funding for Indian tribes and related institutions, and guarantee at least 10 tribal grants.
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It would amend the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program to set aside 15 percent of yearly HPOG funds for grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. It would also require the Secretary to award at least 10 grants under that subsection to eligible tribal entities when there are a sufficient number of applications that meet program rules. The amendments would take effect on October 1, 2025.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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More health job training grants for tribes
If enacted, 15% of Health Profession Opportunity Grant funds would be set aside each year for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The Secretary would have to award at least 10 grants to eligible tribal entities if enough qualifying applications are submitted. This could expand health job training in tribal communities. These changes would start on October 1, 2025.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
CA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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