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Territory Health Revitalization Act

USA119th CongressHR-5409| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Stacey E. Plaskett

Stacey E. Plaskett

Democratic Representative

Virgin Islands

Cosponsors (4)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Territory Health Revitalization Act," aims to significantly increase the participation and funding for U.S. territories within the existing Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program by amending the Social Security Act. It mandates a 5 percent set-aside of all HPOG funds each fiscal year, exclusively for grants to U.S. territories, and explicitly makes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for these grants. Furthermore, the legislation includes a provision to guarantee at least two grants to eligible entities located in territories, provided that a sufficient number of qualifying applications are submitted, thereby enhancing healthcare workforce development in these regions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3335
Territory Health Revitalization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1675
Territory Health Revitalization Act
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3335
    Territory Health Revitalization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1675
    Territory Health Revitalization Act


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


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

Government Operations and Politics

Territory Health Revitalization Act

USA119th CongressHR-5409| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This bill, known as the "Territory Health Revitalization Act," aims to significantly increase the participation and funding for U.S. territories within the existing Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program by amending the Social Security Act. It mandates a 5 percent set-aside of all HPOG funds each fiscal year, exclusively for grants to U.S. territories, and explicitly makes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for these grants. Furthermore, the legislation includes a provision to guarantee at least two grants to eligible entities located in territories, provided that a sufficient number of qualifying applications are submitted, thereby enhancing healthcare workforce development in these regions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3335
Territory Health Revitalization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1675
Territory Health Revitalization Act
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3335
    Territory Health Revitalization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1675
    Territory Health Revitalization Act


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


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

Stacey E. Plaskett

Democratic Representative

Virgin Islands

Cosponsors (4)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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