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EMPOWER for Health Act

USA119th CongressS-4110| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation primarily focuses on the reauthorization and financial enhancement of several health professions workforce programs under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act. It extends the authorization for these critical programs from their previous expiration dates to fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Significantly, the bill proposes increased appropriation levels for most of these reauthorized programs, aiming to bolster the nation's health care workforce by ensuring continued investment in training and development. Beyond reauthorization, the bill introduces specific revisions to programs supporting the pediatric health care workforce. It clarifies and expands the service obligations for qualified health professionals , particularly those serving underserved children or areas with pediatric subspecialty shortages. New provisions mandate the Secretary to establish full-time service requirements consistent with the practice standards of various pediatric medical, surgical, and mental health fields, including those for residents and fellows. Furthermore, the legislation modifies aspects of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program, adjusting the terminology for educational outreach to "pre-collegiate" students and revising the duration of AHEC award cycles.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

EMPOWER for Health Act

USA119th CongressS-4110| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This legislation primarily focuses on the reauthorization and financial enhancement of several health professions workforce programs under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act. It extends the authorization for these critical programs from their previous expiration dates to fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Significantly, the bill proposes increased appropriation levels for most of these reauthorized programs, aiming to bolster the nation's health care workforce by ensuring continued investment in training and development. Beyond reauthorization, the bill introduces specific revisions to programs supporting the pediatric health care workforce. It clarifies and expands the service obligations for qualified health professionals , particularly those serving underserved children or areas with pediatric subspecialty shortages. New provisions mandate the Secretary to establish full-time service requirements consistent with the practice standards of various pediatric medical, surgical, and mental health fields, including those for residents and fellows. Furthermore, the legislation modifies aspects of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program, adjusting the terminology for educational outreach to "pre-collegiate" students and revising the duration of AHEC award cycles.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
Mar 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)


  • March 17, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

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