Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes $48.245 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for geriatrics education and training programs under Section 753 of the Public Health Service Act. It relies on appropriations. The main policy areas are Education and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Geriatrics education and training programs could gain revenue opportunities, Medical schools and healthcare training institutions could gain revenue opportunities, and Healthcare workers seeking geriatrics specialization could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $48.245 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for geriatrics education and training programs under Section 753 of the Public Health Service Act.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes $48.245 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for geriatrics education and training programs under Section 753 of the Public Health Service Act.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes $48.245 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for geriatrics education and training programs under Section 753 of the Public Health Service Act.
Policy Domains
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Identified Gains
- Geriatrics education and training programs
- Medical schools and healthcare training institutions
- Healthcare workers seeking geriatrics specialization
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, …
Introduced in Senate
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Geriatrics education and training programs, Medical schools and healthcare training institutions
Healthcare workers seeking geriatrics specialization
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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