3347 -- Rural Health Training Opportunities Act | Poliscope

Rural Health Training Opportunities Act

3347

116th Congress

Health

In Committee

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

June 19, 2019

Latest Action

June 19, 2019

Primary Sponsor

Terri A. SewellDemocratic(AL)

Momentum (last 30 days)

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vs 9,062 other HR bills in the 116th — cohort avg 39d

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.