Bills · HR 3670
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3670Employment and training programsHealth personnel
IHS Provider Expansion Act
INTRO JUN 2· LAST ACTION JUN 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a critical shortage of healthcare providers in many Native American communities, which often face significant health disparities and challenges in accessing quality care. By creating a dedicated office to expand medical training programs within the Indian Health Service, the bill aims to build a more robust and sustainable healthcare workforce for these areas.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more doctors, nurses, and other health professionals serving Native American populations, potentially improving health outcomes and reducing the need for long-distance travel for medical care. If it doesn't pass, the existing challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare staff in IHS facilities would likely continue, leaving many communities with insufficient medical resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service.
Creates a dedicated entity focused solely on building and managing medical training programs to increase the healthcare workforce.
PROVISION 02
Requires the new office to create a "pipeline" for future health professionals to participate in residency and fellowship programs.
Directly addresses the need for a steady supply of new medical staff to serve Native American communities.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the establishment of an interagency working group with other federal departments (e.g., VA, Labor, HRSA, CMS) to support the new office.
Ensures collaboration and leverages expertise from various agencies to make the new training programs effective and sustainable.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes appropriations of at least $4 million for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years to fund the new office and its programs.
Provides the necessary financial resources for the office to operate and achieve its goals, subject to Congress approving the funding.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJUN 11
Subcommittee Hearings Held
JUN 4
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2428)
JUN 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
JUN 2
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3670
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 2, 2025
Last actionJun 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 2, 2025
House BillHR 3670Employment and training programsHealth personnel
IHS Provider Expansion Act
INTRODUCED JUN 2, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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