Sen. Reed and Sen. Murkowski Introduce the EMPOWER for Health Act to Expand Medical Training
The EMPOWER for Health Act was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.
The bill has strong bipartisan support from influential senators and updates existing programs that usually receive broad support, though it must still clear the full committee process.
Small medical practices and community health organizations in underserved areas could benefit from a larger pool of trained health professionals willing to work in their communities. The expanded loan repayment and training programs help funnel more doctors and specialists into areas that often struggle to recruit and retain providers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the bipartisan EMPOWER for Health Act (S. 4110) to reauthorize HRSA Title VII health professions programs through 2030. The bill supports workforce diversity and includes technical changes to the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky reintroduced the EMPOWER for Health Act to address healthcare provider shortages. The legislation reauthorizes Title VII funding through 2030, promotes workforce diversity, and offers loan repayment for professionals working in pediatric medicine for at least two years.
A coalition of 67 organizations, including the ADA, urged Congress to pass the EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 4262). The bill aims to extend Title VII health professions programs through 2030 to build a high-quality, diverse workforce and expand access to care in underserved communities.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
EMPOWER for Health Act
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