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Expanding Medical Education Act

USA119th CongressS-975| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Expanding Medical Education Act establishes a new grant program under the Public Health Service Act, enabling the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education, including consortiums, for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine, or their branch campuses. Priority for these grants will be given to institutions proposing to establish new schools or campuses in areas where no such school exists, particularly in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas . Special consideration is also given to minority-serving institutions, and the Secretary is encouraged to ensure equitable geographic distribution of awards across the United States. Grant funds must be used to recruit, enroll, and retain medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine, individuals from rural and underserved areas, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students. Additionally, funds are mandated for developing curriculum that emphasizes care for rural and underserved populations, including accessible and culturally appropriate services. Institutions may also use grants for purposes such as: planning and constructing new school facilities or branch campuses in areas without existing schools or minority-serving institutions; planning, developing, and meeting accreditation criteria; hiring faculty and staff, including those from underrepresented groups; supporting educational programs; and modernizing and expanding infrastructure. The bill requires annual reports from grant recipients and a comprehensive quinquennial report from the Secretary to Congress, detailing program outcomes, student demographics, workforce impact, and recommendations, with all reports made publicly available.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4390
Expanding Medical Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3422
Expanding Medical Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3175
Expanding Medical Education Act
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2106
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4390
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3422
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3175
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2106
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2106: Expanding Medical Education Act

Expanding Medical Education Act

USA119th CongressS-975| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
The Expanding Medical Education Act establishes a new grant program under the Public Health Service Act, enabling the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education, including consortiums, for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine, or their branch campuses. Priority for these grants will be given to institutions proposing to establish new schools or campuses in areas where no such school exists, particularly in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas . Special consideration is also given to minority-serving institutions, and the Secretary is encouraged to ensure equitable geographic distribution of awards across the United States. Grant funds must be used to recruit, enroll, and retain medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine, individuals from rural and underserved areas, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students. Additionally, funds are mandated for developing curriculum that emphasizes care for rural and underserved populations, including accessible and culturally appropriate services. Institutions may also use grants for purposes such as: planning and constructing new school facilities or branch campuses in areas without existing schools or minority-serving institutions; planning, developing, and meeting accreditation criteria; hiring faculty and staff, including those from underrepresented groups; supporting educational programs; and modernizing and expanding infrastructure. The bill requires annual reports from grant recipients and a comprehensive quinquennial report from the Secretary to Congress, detailing program outcomes, student demographics, workforce impact, and recommendations, with all reports made publicly available.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4390
Expanding Medical Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3422
Expanding Medical Education Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3175
Expanding Medical Education Act
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2106
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4390
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3422
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3175
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2106
    Introduced in House
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2106: Expanding Medical Education Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted