Developing the Community Health Workforce Act of 2026
Rep. Ruiz and Rep. Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Rural Health Center Staffing
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two different committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a major national shortage of healthcare workers. However, many bills like this struggle to get a final vote because of the costs involved in new grant programs.
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The bill creates grants for colleges, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions to partner with community health centers for hands-on training. Students in health professions could get clinical, IT, operations, and finance training through these partnerships, including formal training and mentorships, building a pipeline into health care careers.
“The types of training supported pursuant to a grant under this subsection may include clinical, information technology, operations, finance, or other training for students of health professions”
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Developing the Community Health Workforce Act of 2026
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