H.R. 5379, the Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act, requires the federal government to guarantee that health profession opportunity grants are awarded to at least two eligible organizations in every state (excluding U.S. territories) during each grant cycle. These grants, authorized under the Social Security Act, help prepare low-income individuals for careers in healthcare professions. The bill applies nationwide to all states and the District of Columbia, with the requirement taking effect on October 1, 2025. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to Congress documenting the number of grant applications received, approved, and awarded in each state, and must explain any cases where fewer than two eligible applicants exist in a particular state. The legislation essentially ensures more equitable geographic distribution of these workforce development grants across the country.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.