IHS Provider Expansion Act

The IHS Provider Expansion Act creates a new Office within the Indian Health Service (IHS) to develop and manage residency and fellowship programs for healthcare professionals. This office will build pipelines for future doctors, nurses, and healthcare support staff, oversee current training programs at IHS facilities, and coordinate with academic institutions to improve recruitment and retention of staff. The bill authorizes $4 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026 to fund this office and establishes a 10-year interagency working group to support implementation, requiring quarterly progress reports to Congress. This directly affects IHS facilities and healthcare professionals seeking training opportunities within the tribal health system.