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Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

USA119th CongressHR-5378| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Jimmy Gomez

Jimmy Gomez

Democratic Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Tribal Healthcare Careers Act, aims to enhance opportunities for Indian populations within the existing health profession opportunity grant program under the Social Security Act. Its primary goal is to ensure dedicated financial support and access to training for healthcare careers in tribal communities. The bill mandates that 15 percent of the funds for this grant program each fiscal year be reserved specifically for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, it guarantees the award of at least 10 grants to these eligible entities, provided there are a sufficient number of qualifying applications. These provisions are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, strengthening the healthcare workforce in Indian Country.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4316
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3340
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-417
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4316
    Tribal Healthcare Careers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3340
    Tribal Healthcare Careers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-417
    Tribal Healthcare Careers Act


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

USA119th CongressHR-5378| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This legislation, known as the Tribal Healthcare Careers Act, aims to enhance opportunities for Indian populations within the existing health profession opportunity grant program under the Social Security Act. Its primary goal is to ensure dedicated financial support and access to training for healthcare careers in tribal communities. The bill mandates that 15 percent of the funds for this grant program each fiscal year be reserved specifically for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, it guarantees the award of at least 10 grants to these eligible entities, provided there are a sufficient number of qualifying applications. These provisions are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, strengthening the healthcare workforce in Indian Country.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4316
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3340
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-417
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4316
    Tribal Healthcare Careers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3340
    Tribal Healthcare Careers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-417
    Tribal Healthcare Careers Act


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jimmy Gomez

Jimmy Gomez

Democratic Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted