Bill · H.R. 5374· House(119-HR-5374)
Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Doggett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act'', aims to update existing health professions opportunity demonstration projects. It requires that any entity awarded a grant must train participants to earn a recognized postsecondary credential, which can include an industry-recognized credential. Additionally, the bill clarifies that community colleges are eligible to receive grants to conduct these demonstration projects. The changes involve amending the Social Security Act. These amendments are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill ensures that project participants receive training leading to a recognized postsecondary or industry credential.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The bill expands opportunities for individuals seeking postsecondary credentials and careers in health professions.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Clarifying community college eligibility makes healthcare career training more accessible to those utilizing these institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Credential Achievement: By requiring that participants are trained to earn a recognized postsecondary credential or an industry-recognized credential, the bill ensures participants gain specific, recognized qualifications (Section 2).
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Expanded Educational Access: The bill clarifies that community colleges are eligible to conduct these demonstration projects, which may expand the availability of these opportunities (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House