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To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill modifies the health profession opportunity grant program under the Social Security Act to set aside 15 percent of annual funds specifically for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The bill also guarantees that at least 10 grants under the program will be awarded to eligible entities that are Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or Tribal Colleges and Universities, provided there are sufficient qualifying applications. These amendments take effect October 1, 2025.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Jimmy Gomez’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $53,400
- CAPITAL GROUP $41,300
- PISCES, INC. $13,200
- NOT-EMPLOYED $13,100
- CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES, INC. $10,900
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Actions (2)
- Sep 16, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. · house
- Sep 16, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 16, 2025
Mr. Gomez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Tribal Healthcare Careers Act”.
SEC. 2. SET-ASIDE OF FUNDS FOR INDIAN POPULATIONS.
Section 2008(c)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(c)(1)) is amended by inserting “15 percent of which for each fiscal year shall be reserved for grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities” before the period.
SEC. 3. GUARANTEE OF GRANTS FOR INDIAN POPULATIONS.
Section 2008(a)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(a)(2)(C)) is amended to read as follows:
“(C) Guarantee of grants for indian populations.— The Secretary shall award at least 10 grants under this subsection to an eligible entity that is an Indian tribe, a tribal organization, or a Tribal College or University, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by such an eligible entity that meet the requirements of subparagraph (B).”.
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2025. <all>
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