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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5378

Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Tribal Healthcare: Job Training Grants for Native Communities

7 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.

Passage Likelihood

25%Unlikely

This bill was just introduced and has not yet been reviewed by a committee. Most bills like this do not become law unless they get support from both political parties.

  • ·Introduced by a single member
  • ·Awaiting committee review
  • ·Specific to one grant program

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill changes how the government gives out money for healthcare job training. It requires that 15 percent of the money in a specific grant program be saved for Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges.
  • The plan aims to help people in tribal communities get the education they need for medical careers. This includes training for jobs like nursing or medical assisting, which can lead to better pay and more local healthcare workers.
  • The bill also makes sure that at least 10 grants are awarded to tribal groups every year. This guarantee helps ensure that these communities get a fair share of federal funding for their career programs.
  • If this bill becomes law, the new rules would start on October 1, 2025. This would provide a dedicated source of funding to help tribal members enter the healthcare workforce.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Sep 16, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sep 16, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Bill NumberHR 5378
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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