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

• H.R. 5386
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Technical assistance
  • SEC. 3. Effective date

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.
        • (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.
    • by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following:
• (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.