House Bill 8019
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Professional’s Access To Health Workforce Integration Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 9, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8019
Congress
117
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
Professional's Access To Health Workforce Integration Act of 2022
This bill authorizes a grant program to assist unemployed and underemployed skilled immigrants who are internationally trained health professionals with entering the U.S. health workforce.
The grants may be awarded by (1) the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration, (2) the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, or (3) the Office of Minority Health. Eligible grant recipients include clinical, public health, or health services organizations; community-based organizations; academic institutions; and states and localities.
June 9, 2022
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06/09/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/09/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 11, 2023 2:00:34 PM