Bills · HR 5382
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5382Health
Health CARE Training Act
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses two critical aspects of workforce development in the healthcare sector. By establishing minimum training hour requirements, it helps ensure that individuals entering healthcare professions through these grant programs are adequately prepared and possess the necessary skills. This can lead to a more competent healthcare workforce, potentially improving the quality of care for patients across the country, especially in areas facing healthcare worker shortages.
The provision to exclude HPOG assistance from federal income tax is also significant. For low-income individuals seeking to advance their careers, every dollar counts. Removing the tax burden on these stipends makes the training programs more financially accessible and attractive, allowing participants to fully utilize the funds for living costs, childcare, and transportation without a portion being taken by taxes. This could encourage more people to pursue vital healthcare roles, especially when the nation faces ongoing demand for healthcare professionals.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Sets minimum training hour requirements for participants in Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) programs.
This ensures that individuals receive enough instruction to be fully qualified for healthcare jobs, potentially improving the quality of the workforce.
PROVISION 02
Excludes cash stipends and emergency assistance provided by HPOG programs from being considered federal income tax.
This makes the financial aid more valuable to participants, allowing them to keep more money for living expenses while training.
PROVISION 03
Relieves entities making HPOG payments from submitting information returns to the IRS regarding these tax-exempt payments.
This reduces the administrative workload for organizations that run these healthcare training programs.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
54
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5382
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 5382Health
Health CARE Training Act
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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