House Bill 3347
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rural Health Training Opportunities Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3347
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Rural Health Training Opportunities Act
This bill expands the health profession opportunity grant program that provides education and training to low-income individuals for high-demand occupations in the health care field. The Administration for Children and Families must prioritize grant applications for demonstration projects in rural areas and such projects must include assistance for the transportation costs of program participants.
June 19, 2019
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06/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
06/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:02 PM