Bill · H.R. 935· House(119-HR-935)

Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025

Age: 42 years

New York

Introduced: 2/4/2025
Last activity: 2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Andrew Garbarino
Cosponsors: - 3 - 19

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The bill is known as the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025. It amends the Public Health Service Act to create a new health care workforce innovation program. This program awards grants or contracts to support innovative, community-driven education and training for allied health professionals. The main goal is to expand the supply of these workers in underserved communities and rural areas. Eligible entities include federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and nonprofit post-secondary vocational programs. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically emphasizes expanding the supply of health professionals in rural areas.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill funds training for allied health professionals to expand service supply in underserved and rural communities.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill creates new career paths through apprenticeships and vocational partnerships for students.