Bills · HR 5375
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5375Health
Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses two major real-world challenges that prevent many people from entering the in-demand healthcare workforce: a lack of foundational academic skills and the significant cost and logistical burden of child care. If this bill becomes law, it would open doors for more individuals to gain valuable healthcare training, leading to better-paying jobs and improved economic stability for families.
Without this bill, federal HPOG programs are not specifically required to offer these critical supports, meaning many aspiring healthcare workers might still be left without the tools they need to succeed. By making these services mandatory, the bill ensures a more equitable and comprehensive approach to workforce development in healthcare, potentially strengthening the overall healthcare system by increasing the pool of qualified professionals.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires demonstration projects funded by Health Profession Opportunity Grants to assess participants for adult basic skill competency.
Ensures that individuals needing foundational education, including English language skills, are identified and receive necessary support to succeed in healthcare training.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the provision of adult basic skills education to eligible individuals if necessary for them to enroll in and complete post-secondary training.
Directly addresses educational gaps, enabling more people to qualify for and successfully complete healthcare training programs.
PROVISION 03
Requires these demonstration projects to guarantee that child care is an available and affordable support service for participants.
Removes a major barrier for many individuals, especially parents, allowing them to participate in and complete training programs.
PROVISION 04
Specifies ways child care can be provided, such as referrals to subsidized programs, direct payments to providers, or covering co-payments.
Provides flexibility for projects to ensure child care access through various means, adapting to different local circumstances.
PROVISION 05
Allows projects to offer assistance with accessing and completing high school equivalency or adult basic education courses.
Expands the scope of allowed support to ensure participants can meet the academic prerequisites for their career goals.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5375
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5375Health
Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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