Congress·In Committee·S. 3989

Rural Health: Medical Student Training Grants

Community TEAMS Act of 2026

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This bill creates a new grant program to help medical students get hands-on training in rural towns and neighborhoods that struggle to find enough doctors.
Medical schools would partner with local clinics and community health centers to set up clinical rotations, which are short-term training periods where students treat patients in real-world settings.
The goal is to encourage more doctors to practice in high-need areas long-term by giving them experience working in small-town clinics rather than just big city hospitals.
To receive a grant, schools and clinics must explain how their program will improve local healthcare and provide a plan to keep the training going after the federal funding ends.
The bill authorizes these grants for five years, specifically covering the period between 2026 and 2030.

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Mar 4, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Mar 4, 2026

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Community TEAMS Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 3989

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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