MORE Act

HR 5384, the MORE Act, changes rules for health profession opportunity grants under the Social Security Act. It requires the Secretary to give preference to grant applicants who partner with specific entities: state/local government/social service providers, colleges/apprenticeship programs, and healthcare employers/unions. This directly affects applicants seeking federal grants to support health workforce training programs. The policy change takes effect on October 1, 2025. The bill modifies selection criteria without altering grant funding levels or creating new programs.