House Bill 9005
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Health Workforce Diversity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9005
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
December 17, 2020
12/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:57 PM