Bill intelligence
S. 4110, the EMPOWER for Health Act, advanced out of committee on July 22, 2026.
S. 4110 — EMPOWER for Health Act
Higher Education
What it does
This bill reauthorizes and increases federal funding for health professions workforce training programs under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act from 2026–2030, including programs for primary care, nursing, mental health, and pediatric specialists. It specifically expands support for pediatric health care workforce development in underserved areas and modifies Area Health Education Centers to prioritize pre-collegiate outreach and extend grant cycles.
Quorum's transparency scan gave EMPOWER for Health Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
S. 4110 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Jack Reed. Cosponsored by Lisa Murkowski.
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