To strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of the health center workforce to improve access to care and health outcomes in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-04-30

The bill would provide funding and support programs to help recruit, train, and keep healthcare workers in rural and underserved areas where there are shortages of doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. By making it easier to attract and retain healthcare professionals in these communities, the legislation aims to improve access to medical care and health outcomes for people living in areas that currently struggle to find enough healthcare providers. The bill has been sent to two congressional committees for review.