Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9044

Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Minority Fellowship Program: Funding Extension

May 26·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 25, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since its introduction. Because most bills do not receive a committee vote, this proposal is currently stalled.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced by a single member of the minority party do not move forward without more support or a companion bill in the Senate.

Key Points

This bill would keep the Minority Fellowship Program running for five more years. It sets aside $27 million every year from 2028 through 2032 to support the program.
The program helps train mental health and substance abuse professionals who work with minority communities. It provides scholarships and training to help these workers finish their degrees.
This policy aims to fix the shortage of diverse healthcare workers. It helps ensure that patients from all backgrounds can find counselors and doctors who understand their culture and life experiences.

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Milestones

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May 26, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 26, 2026

Introduced in House

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

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9044

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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