Bills · HR 5384
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5384Health
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to improve the effectiveness of federal spending on workforce development in the healthcare sector. By prioritizing grant applicants who have established partnerships, the bill intends to create training programs that are better aligned with the needs of local healthcare employers and supported by existing community services. This could mean fewer people graduating from training programs without jobs, and more support for students while they are learning.
If this bill becomes law, we could see more collaborative and comprehensive healthcare training initiatives across the country, potentially leading to better job outcomes for participants and a stronger healthcare workforce. If it doesn't pass, grant decisions for these programs would continue without this specific emphasis on cross-sector partnerships, potentially leading to less coordinated efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary to give preference to Health Profession Opportunity Grant applicants that partner with State and local government agencies and social service providers.
This ensures that training programs are integrated with existing community support systems, which can help participants overcome barriers to employment.
PROVISION 02
Requires preference for applicants that partner with institutions of higher education, apprenticeship programs, and local workforce development boards.
This aims to ensure that training programs are high-quality, lead to recognized credentials, and are connected to broader workforce development strategies.
PROVISION 03
Requires preference for applicants that partner with healthcare employers, healthcare industry partnerships, labor unions, and labor-management partnerships.
This is crucial for aligning training directly with actual job openings and industry needs, increasing the likelihood of graduates finding employment.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an effective date of October 1, 2025, for these changes.
This sets a clear timeframe for when the new preference criteria will apply to grant applications.
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YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
14
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5384
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 5384Health
MORE Act
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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READING
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