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H.R. 5240

Referred to Committee

Rural Health Training Opportunities Act

Introduced 9/10/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

9/10/2021 • House

Summary

Rural Health Training Opportunities Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize projects in rural areas when awarding grants for demonstration projects that provide education and training to low-income individuals for health care occupations.

Specifically, HHS must give preference to projects that (1) serve a rural area where project participants reside, the project is conducted, or an employer partnership commits to hiring project participants; and (2) provide project participants with transportation assistance.

Introduced in House • 9/10/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Social Welfare

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Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Democrat • AL-7

Sponsored 9/10/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 10, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

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Introduced in House9/10/2021

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Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0