Increase the number of trained medical laboratory professionals to address workforce shortages.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025?
The Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025, known as H.R. 5444, has remained in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since September 16, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail to receive a vote at this stage. This lack of action has continued for nine months, which is common for legislation in the committee process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5444 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9849 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9849 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Deborah Ross (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.