Search Results for keywords:"medically underserved communities"

Search Results: keywords:"medically underserved communities"

H. R. 6980 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:718
H.R. 6980, also known as the "DOCTORS Act," proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act to manage unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders. The bill requires state agencies to report unused waivers to the Secretary of State each year, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6980, called the "DOCTORS Act," wants to change a rule so some doctors studying in the U.S. with a special visa can stay longer if there's space, and part of this plan is to help doctors work in places where there aren’t enough doctors.
S. 3968 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,043
The Community TEAMS Act of 2024 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand training opportunities for medical students in rural and underserved communities. It allows the Director to provide grants for medical schools to partner with rural clinics, federally...
Simple Explanation
The Community TEAMS Act of 2024 is a plan to help doctors-in-training learn in small towns and places where it's hard to get medical help, by giving money to schools and clinics so they can work together to teach these future doctors.
H. R. 8680 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,862
H.R. 8680, known as the “Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act,” aims to support the training of community mental wellness workers by authorizing grants from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. These grants will help fund programs that train workers to screen...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8680 is a plan to give money to programs that teach people how to help others with mental health and substance problems, especially in poor and needy areas. It sets aside some money to help these programs do a good job and make sure they are fair and safe for everyone.
S. 5418 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for training and support services for families and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:928
S. 5418, known as the “Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act,” aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to various health care providers. These grants are intended for expanding training and support services for families and caregivers of people living with...
Simple Explanation
S. 5418 is a plan to give money to help people who take care of family members with Alzheimer's. It wants to make sure everyone gets help in a way that makes sense for them, like speaking their language and understanding their culture.
H. R. 7258 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,032
H.R. 7258 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to create more opportunities for medical students to train in community settings in rural and underserved areas. This bill allows the Director to award grants to eligible groups, such as partnerships between medical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7258 wants to help doctors-in-training learn in towns and places where people really need more doctors. It gives money to schools and health centers to make this happen, hoping these doctors will stay and work there.

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