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H.R. 8019

Referred to Committee

Professional’s Access To Health Workforce Integration Act of 2022

Introduced 6/9/2022•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

6/9/2022 • House

Summary

Professional's Access To Health Workforce Integration Act of 2022

This bill authorizes a grant program to assist unemployed and underemployed skilled immigrants who are internationally trained health professionals with entering the U.S. health workforce.

The grants may be awarded by (1) the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration, (2) the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, or (3) the Office of Minority Health. Eligible grant recipients include clinical, public health, or health services organizations; community-based organizations; academic institutions; and states and localities.

Introduced in House • 6/9/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Area studies and international educationEmployment and training programsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingUnemployment

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]

Democrat • CA-40

Sponsored 6/9/2022

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

D-WA-9

Joined 6/9/2022

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 9, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House6/9/2022

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2