Bills · HR 5370
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5370Health
To provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, and for other purposes.
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to address two big issues: poverty and healthcare worker shortages. By providing comprehensive support like job training, education, and essential services such as child care and transportation, it offers a tangible path for low-income individuals to secure stable, higher-paying jobs in the growing healthcare sector. This could lift families out of poverty and improve their economic stability.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly expand access to career opportunities for people who might otherwise struggle to find work, including those with criminal records. It also aims to strengthen the healthcare workforce by training more individuals for crucial roles, potentially improving healthcare access and quality in communities. If it doesn't pass, these expanded opportunities and support services for low-income individuals seeking healthcare careers would not be available through this specific federal program, leaving a gap in efforts to address both economic inequality and workforce needs in healthcare.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes career pathway grants for low-income individuals to enter and advance in health professions by amending an existing section of the Social Security Act.
This creates dedicated funding for programs to train people for healthcare jobs, directly targeting economic mobility.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant applicants to provide comprehensive support services, including guaranteed child care and transportation, to program participants.
This removes significant practical barriers that often prevent low-income individuals from participating in training programs.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes funding for projects that specifically help individuals with arrest or conviction records gain credentials and employment in healthcare.
This addresses a major barrier to employment for a population often excluded from the workforce, promoting rehabilitation and economic inclusion.
PROVISION 04
Prioritizes funding for projects focused on training for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum services, such as doulas and midwives.
This supports specific, in-demand healthcare roles that can improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities.
PROVISION 05
Mandates strong partnerships between grantees and local workforce development boards, healthcare employers, educational institutions, and social service providers.
This ensures that training programs are relevant to current job market needs and leads to actual employment for participants.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5370
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5370Health
To provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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READING
25 min
COSPONSORS
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