Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7289

Community Health Centers: New Training Advisory Committee

Community Health Workforce Development Act

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Ms. Johnson of Texas introduced a plan to create a new group of experts to help improve how medical staff are trained at community health centers. These centers are often the main source of care for people in neighborhoods that lack enough doctors or hospitals.
The group will include 15 members, such as doctors and nurses, and at least one person who is a patient at a community health center. The members will come from all over the country to ensure that the needs of both big cities and small rural towns are considered.
This committee will give advice to the government on the best ways to train healthcare workers. They will also create ways to measure if these training programs are successful and if they are truly helping the people who visit these clinics.
By focusing on better training, the goal is to make sure community health centers have enough skilled workers to provide high-quality care. This helps ensure that millions of Americans can continue to see a doctor close to home.

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Jan 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 30, 2026

Introduced in House

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Community Health Workforce Development Act

Bill NumberHR 7289

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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