Health Workforce: Training and Recruitment Expansion
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 bipartisan support from prominent senators and has already been reported out of committee, which is a major hurdle for most legislation.
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Area Health Education Centers, which introduce young people to health careers, are expanded to reach middle school students in addition to high schoolers. This gives more students an earlier chance to explore medical career paths and pipeline programs meant to fill future workforce gaps.
“is amended by inserting ``middle school and'' before ``high school''.”
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
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 or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
EMPOWER for Health Act
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