Funds new programs to train more doctors for rural communities.
This bill would set aside money to create new programs that train doctors in rural areas. It aims to increase the number of physicians who practice in these communities, helping people in rural towns get better access to healthcare. Organizations could get grants to start these training programs or help others set them up.
Today, the Public Health Service Act does not have specific programs authorized to support rural doctor residency planning or technical assistance. After this bill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be authorized to give grants for new rural residency programs and for technical assistance to support them. It would set aside $12,700,000 for each of the government's budget years from 2026 through 2030 for these programs.
HR 6468 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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