H.R. 5386
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 16, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Horsford · Committee: Committee on Ways and Means
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act.
SEC. 2. Technical assistance
- (a) In general
- Section 2008 of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1397
- in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and
- (c) Technical assistance
- (1) In general
- The Secretary shall provide technical assistance—
- to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section;
- that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section;
- that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities;
- that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories;
- that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and
- to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects.
- The Secretary shall provide technical assistance—
- (2) Peer technical assistance conferences
- The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section.
- (3) Report to the congress
- During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.
- (1) In general
- (c) Technical assistance
- by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following:
- in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and
- Section 2008 of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1397
- (b) Funding
- Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act () is amended by inserting before the period. 42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)
SEC. 3. Effective date
- The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2025.