Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The SECURE Health Act directs the U.S. government to develop a comprehensive strategy focused on strengthening the global health workforce, particularly frontline health workers in low- and middle-income countries. The bill establishes a 5-year Global Health Workforce Strategy to be overseen by a newly appointed Global Health Workforce Coordinator within the State Department, along with an interagency task force to coordinate implementation across federal agencies. The legislation requires annual reporting that details how federal funding supports health worker training, salaries, employment, and protection, while distinguishing between single-disease programs and integrated funding approaches. The bill aims to address the projected shortage of 11 million health workers by 2030 and emphasizes that investing in frontline health workers improves global health security, reduces preventable deaths, and supports economic stability and national security. While the bill does not specify funding amounts, it establishes the policy framework and accountability mechanisms for U.S. global health and humanitarian assistance programs to prioritize workforce development.
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