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This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support internationally educated health care professionals who want to work in the United States. Grant recipients, which must be consortiums of at least two organizations like hospitals, colleges, nonprofits, or government agencies, can use funding for both system-wide improvements such as mentoring networks and employer education, and individual support like licensing assistance, English language training, and career counseling. At least 20 percent of grant funds must go toward system-level projects, with no more than 10 percent used for administrative costs, and grant recipients must supplement rather than replace existing funding for health care workforce development. The bill prioritizes grants that serve rural communities or areas with health care workforce shortages, requires annual reporting on program outcomes, and authorizes unspecified funding levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The Secretary must begin awarding grants within one year of the bill's enactment and must consult with the Secretaries of Labor and Education before doing so.

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