To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4262
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-10: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-16T14:13:50Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation reauthorizes and provides funding for multiple programs under the Public Health Service Act that support health professions education, with emphasis on training, scholarships, and workforce development in areas such as primary care, dentistry, geriatrics, and public health.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 736 to authorize $28,422,000 annually for Centers of Excellence for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
- Amends Section 740 to set annual funding levels for scholarships for disadvantaged students ($55,014,000), loan repayments and fellowships for faculty positions ($2,310,000), and educational assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds ($16,000,000) through 2030.
- Amends Section 747 to authorize $49,924,000 annually for primary care training and enhancement.
- Amends Section 748 to authorize $42,673,000 annually for training in general, pediatric, and public health dentistry.
- Amends Section 751 to authorize $47,000,000 annually for Area Health Education Centers.
- Amends Section 753 to authorize $48,245,000 annually for education and training relating to geriatrics.
- Extends the National Center for Health Care Workforce Analysis through fiscal year 2030.
- Amends Section 770 to authorize $18,000,000 annually for public health workforce development.
- Amends Section 775 to authorize $10,000,000 annually for the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill extends expiring authorizations previously set to end in 2025 (or earlier periods) by establishing new five-year funding cycles from 2026 to 2030 with specific dollar amounts for each program. It does not alter program eligibility, administration, or structure beyond updating appropriation figures and timeframes.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Directs annual appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for program administration and grants.
- Citizens: Supports training opportunities for health professionals, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, potentially increasing access to care in underserved areas.
- International relations: No provisions affect foreign policy or relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Health professions schools and training programs.
- Students and faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Public health and geriatric workforce participants.
- Area Health Education Centers and pediatric specialty providers.
- The Department of Health and Human Services as the administering agency.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The legislation contains no new regulatory mandates, enforcement mechanisms, or constitutional questions; it is limited to reauthorization of existing grant and training authorities. No significant legal or political implications are evident in the text.
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Sponsor
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-10: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2025-09-10: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-09-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2025-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-06-30: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-06-30 — PDF (4 pages)