H.R. 5384: Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act

This bill, known as the Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone Act (MORE Act), aims to amend the Social Security Act regarding health profession opportunity grants. Specifically, it seeks to give preference to applicants for these grants who have established certain types of business and community partnerships.

Key Provisions

• The bill proposes to modify Section 2008 of the Social Security Act.
• It will prioritize grant applications from entities that have partnerships with various organizations in designated categories.

Categories for Partner Preference

The bill identifies three categories of partners that will help grant applicants earn preference:

1. State and Local Government Agencies and Social Service Providers: This includes local entities administering state programs.
2. Educational and Workforce Development Entities: This encompasses institutions of higher education, apprenticeship programs, and local workforce development boards.
3. Health Sector Employers and Partnerships: This includes health care employers, partnerships within the health care sector, labor unions, and labor-management partnerships.

Implementation Timeline

The changes introduced by this bill would come into effect on October 1, 2025.

Impact Summary

The legislation aims to enhance collaboration between health profession applicants and established organizations in the community. By giving preference to those with partnerships in these key categories, the bill looks to ensure that grant funding supports initiatives with broader community and institutional involvement in the health sector.

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