Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill proposes to reauthorize various programs related to health professions education under the Public Health Service Act, extending their funding through fiscal years 2026 to 2030. The legislation aims to ensure the continued operation and support for critical initiatives that bolster the nation's healthcare workforce. Specifically, the bill authorizes appropriations for a range of programs, including Centers of Excellence , scholarships for disadvantaged students , and primary care training and enhancement . It also provides funding for loan repayment programs for faculty positions, educational assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and training in general, pediatric, and public health dentistry. Furthermore, the bill reauthorizes support for Area Health Education Centers , geriatric education and training, public health workforce development, and the pediatric specialty loan repayment program, alongside extending the authorization period for the National Center for Health Care Workforce Analysis.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Health
AgingChild healthDental careEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationStudent aid and college costs
To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-4262| House
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This bill proposes to reauthorize various programs related to health professions education under the Public Health Service Act, extending their funding through fiscal years 2026 to 2030. The legislation aims to ensure the continued operation and support for critical initiatives that bolster the nation's healthcare workforce. Specifically, the bill authorizes appropriations for a range of programs, including Centers of Excellence , scholarships for disadvantaged students , and primary care training and enhancement . It also provides funding for loan repayment programs for faculty positions, educational assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and training in general, pediatric, and public health dentistry. Furthermore, the bill reauthorizes support for Area Health Education Centers , geriatric education and training, public health workforce development, and the pediatric specialty loan repayment program, alongside extending the authorization period for the National Center for Health Care Workforce Analysis.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
AgingChild healthDental careEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationStudent aid and college costs