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Expanding Medical Education Act

USA119th CongressHR-2106| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Expanding Medical Education Act" proposes a new federal grant program to bolster medical and osteopathic education across the United States. This program aims to support institutions of higher education in establishing, improving, or expanding schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine, including their branch campuses. The primary goal is to address healthcare provider shortages and improve access to care in underserved regions. The Secretary is directed to prioritize grant applications from institutions proposing to establish new schools or branch campuses in areas lacking such facilities, especially if they are minority-serving institutions located in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas . Additionally, existing minority-serving institutions are given priority. The bill also emphasizes ensuring an equitable geographical distribution of awards. Grant funds are mandated for specific uses, including recruiting, enrolling, and retaining medical students from diverse backgrounds, such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, rural and underserved areas, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students. Funds must also be used to develop and expand curricula that emphasize accessible and culturally appropriate care for rural and underserved populations. Permitted uses include planning and constructing new facilities, achieving accreditation, hiring diverse faculty and staff, supporting educational programs, and modernizing infrastructure. The legislation includes robust reporting requirements to ensure accountability and track the program's effectiveness. Grant recipients must submit annual reports on their activities, while the Secretary is required to submit comprehensive reports to Congress every five years. These congressional reports will detail awardees, student demographics, the program's impact on the healthcare workforce and access in underserved areas, and recommendations for improvement, with all such reports made publicly available.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5654
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-801
Expanding Medical Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4985
Expanding Medical Education Act
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-975
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5654
    Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-801
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4985
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-975
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-975: Expanding Medical Education Act

Expanding Medical Education Act

USA119th CongressHR-2106| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
The "Expanding Medical Education Act" proposes a new federal grant program to bolster medical and osteopathic education across the United States. This program aims to support institutions of higher education in establishing, improving, or expanding schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine, including their branch campuses. The primary goal is to address healthcare provider shortages and improve access to care in underserved regions. The Secretary is directed to prioritize grant applications from institutions proposing to establish new schools or branch campuses in areas lacking such facilities, especially if they are minority-serving institutions located in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas . Additionally, existing minority-serving institutions are given priority. The bill also emphasizes ensuring an equitable geographical distribution of awards. Grant funds are mandated for specific uses, including recruiting, enrolling, and retaining medical students from diverse backgrounds, such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, rural and underserved areas, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students. Funds must also be used to develop and expand curricula that emphasize accessible and culturally appropriate care for rural and underserved populations. Permitted uses include planning and constructing new facilities, achieving accreditation, hiring diverse faculty and staff, supporting educational programs, and modernizing infrastructure. The legislation includes robust reporting requirements to ensure accountability and track the program's effectiveness. Grant recipients must submit annual reports on their activities, while the Secretary is required to submit comprehensive reports to Congress every five years. These congressional reports will detail awardees, student demographics, the program's impact on the healthcare workforce and access in underserved areas, and recommendations for improvement, with all such reports made publicly available.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5654
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-801
Expanding Medical Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4985
Expanding Medical Education Act
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-975
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5654
    Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-801
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4985
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-975
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-975: Expanding Medical Education Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted