Who it affects
- Indian tribes
- Tribal organizations
- Tribal colleges and universities
- Department of Health and Human Services
In committeeHealth careEducation
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
H.R. 5378 · House bill · Introduced Sept. 16, 2025
The Tribal Healthcare Careers Act would require HHS to reserve some Health Profession Opportunity Grants for tribal applicants and award them at least 10 grants.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The Department of Health and Human Services must set aside some Health Profession Opportunity Grants for tribal applicants.
- These applicants include Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities.
- The department must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy (D-CA)
- Introduced
- Sept. 16, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Committees
- House Ways and Means Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 16, 2025 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities. HHS must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.
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