Bill · H.R. 9140· House(119-HR-9140)
MEDIC Careers Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/4/2026
- Last activity
- 6/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Maxine Dexter
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Medic Education and Deployment Into Civilian Careers Act of 2026 or the MEDIC Careers Act of 2026. It requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to work on improving how military medics transition into civilian health care jobs. The bill instructs these officials to develop recommendations and a plan, and to submit a report to Congress within 180 days. It also creates a pilot program run by the Secretary of Defense to give grants to certain health care providers. These grants help providers hire, train, and keep members of the Armed Forces who are separating from service.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
Directly aids separating military medics in translating their military experience into civilian healthcare credentials and jobs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill enhances transition assistance and career pathways for separating service members with military health credentials.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Directly targets rural health clinics and underserved areas for healthcare workforce enhancement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires officials to identify and fix barriers that make it hard for separating military medics to translate their military experience into civilian health care credentials and jobs. This could make it much easier for veterans to find good civilian work.
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Section 3 establishes a pilot program to award grants to eligible health care providers, such as rural health clinics and nursing homes, to help them hire, train, and retain separating service members. This could improve health care access in underserved areas while helping veterans get jobs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Veterans+8Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Seniors+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Retirees+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Veterans Healthcare+6
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- 8/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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