HR-9005 : Still Just a Bill

Health Workforce Diversity Act

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to support diversity in the health care workforce, including by awarding grants to minority-serving colleges and universities and other organizations to prepare minority individuals underrepresented in the health care workforce to enroll in health professional schools.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2020-12-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jesús G. "Chuy" García [D] (IL-4)
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Education programs funding
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Higher education
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Medical education
  • Minority education
  • Student aid and college costs

Related Bills

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