119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5386
The Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act expands support for the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program, which helps low-income individuals train for health care careers. The bill requires the federal government to provide customized technical assistance to organizations applying for and managing these grants, with special attention to the unique needs of tribal communities, U.S. territories, and demonstration projects. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must also organize peer conferences for grant recipients to share successful practices and submit annual reports to Congress about the assistance provided. The bill allocates $15 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to cover these technical assistance activities, and takes effect on October 1, 2025.