Bill · H.R. 5380· House(119-HR-5380)
Labor Market Response Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Brendan Boyle
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Labor Market Response Act," aims to change how health profession opportunity grant applications are handled. It requires that any application submitted under section 2008 of the Social Security Act must include specific evidence. This evidence must show that there are in-demand jobs or actual worker shortages in the relevant fields. The goal is to ensure grant applications are tied to actual labor market needs. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill promotes fiscal responsibility by ensuring health profession grants are tied to documented labor market needs.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The requirement to prove worker shortages helps ensure grant funds target areas with actual job demand.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The focus on worker shortages may specifically help address medical personnel deficits in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Targeted Resource Allocation: By requiring a description of the availability and relevance of recent labor market information, the bill ensures that grant applications address in-demand jobs or worker shortages (Section 2). This could ensure that funding goes toward areas where help is most needed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Application Requirements: Applicants for a health profession opportunity grant must now include a description of recent labor market information and other pertinent evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages (Section 2). This adds an extra step or requirement to the application process.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Medicaid Funding+1
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House