H.R. 5379: Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act

This bill, known as the Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act (HOPE Act), aims to enhance opportunities for health profession grants under a specific section of the Social Security Act. Here’s a breakdown of its key provisions:

Purpose of the Bill

The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure that health profession opportunity grants are consistently awarded to eligible entities across every state in the U.S. that is not a territory. This is intended to promote health equity and improve access to health professions nationwide.

Grant Distribution

• The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be required to award grants to at least two eligible entities in each state during each grant cycle.
• If fewer than two eligible entities apply in a given state, the Secretary must report this information to Congress.

Reporting Requirements

To ensure transparency and accountability, the Secretary will also need to provide periodic reports to specific congressional committees. These reports will include:

• The total number of applications submitted for grants.
• The number of applications approved.
• A description of the funding process, especially in states where fewer than two entities applied.

Implementation Timeline

The provisions of this bill are set to come into effect on October 1, 2025.

Relevant Companies

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