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HR 5378 United States House · 119th Congress

Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

This bill requires 15% of certain federal healthcare workforce funds to be reserved annually for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. It guarantees at least 10 grants to these tribal entities each year if they submit qualifying applications. The changes modify existing Social Security Act funding rules to prioritize tribal healthcare workforce development. The provisions take effect October 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reserves 15% of federal healthcare funds for tribal workforce development and guarantees annual grants, directly increasing funding for healthcare workforce in tribal communities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reserves 15% of healthcare funds for tribal workforce development, guaranteeing grants to create healthcare employment opportunities under tribal entities.90% confidence
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Jimmy Gomez
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