Bill · H.R. 5384· House(119-HR-5384)
MORE Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Dwight Evans
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act" or the "MORE Act," aims to change how health profession opportunity grants are awarded. It seeks to amend section 2008 of the Social Security Act. The primary change is requiring the Secretary to give preference to grant applicants who have specific business and community partners. These partners include government agencies, educational institutions, and health care industry entities. The changes are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would union members be better off under this?+2
The bill recognizes labor unions as preferred community partners for health profession opportunity grants.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+2
The bill explicitly lists labor unions as a category of preferred community partners for grant applicants.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
By prioritizing partnerships with healthcare employers and educational institutions, the bill aims to bolster the health profession workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preference for specific partnerships: The bill directs the Secretary to give preference to applicants who work with various established groups, which could benefit those involved in these partnerships. This is found in Section 2, subsection (c).
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Support for diverse sectors: The bill identifies specific categories of partners that could be positively impacted, including state and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, apprenticeship programs, and health care employers. This is found in Section 2, subsection (c), parts (1), (2), and (3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided: The text focuses on the requirements for preference and does not list any potential burdens or negative consequences for individuals or groups.
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 Union Workers+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House