PHS ACCESS Act
Sending Public Health Officers to Underserved Communities
The PHS ACCESS Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong support from both parties and addresses a common problem, but it still needs to go through the full committee process.
Key Points
- This bill allows the government to send Public Health Service officers to work directly with Urban Indian organizations. These officers are health professionals who work for the federal government to protect the public's health.
- The plan creates new rules to reward health officers who choose to work in difficult locations. This includes rural towns, remote areas, and places that do not have enough doctors or specialists.
- Health officers who work with Native American tribes or in areas where it is hard to get medical care will get extra credit for their years of service. This helps them move up in their careers faster as an incentive to work where they are needed most.
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be required to set clear and fair rules for these rewards. These rules must be updated regularly to make sure the government is focusing on the parts of the country that need the most help.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PHS ACCESS Act
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