A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Community Health Workforce Development Act," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It proposes the creation of an Advisory Committee on Training in Community Health Centers. This committee would consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary. The group is tasked with providing advice on policy, program development, and training activities. Additionally, the committee will develop performance measures and guidelines for program evaluations.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill establishes an advisory committee to improve training and policy development for community health centers, which are essential for healthcare access.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill focuses on enhancing the workforce and training within community health centers, which primarily serve low-income individuals.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the committee to make meeting agendas, summaries, and annual reports publicly available.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expert Advice and Policy Development: The committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary regarding training activities in community health centers, which can assist in program and policy development (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Program Accountability: The committee is responsible for developing and implementing performance measures for programs, which helps track how programs are performing (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Program Evaluation: The committee will create guidelines for longitudinal evaluations of programs, providing a way to assess long-term outcomes (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Diverse Perspectives: The Secretary is required to ensure the committee includes at least one member who is a patient of a community health center, providing a voice for those receiving care (Section 2(b)(6)(B)).
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Professional and Geographic Balance: The bill mandates that at least 75 percent of members have experience as health professionals and ensures a balance between urban and rural representation (Section 2(b)(6)(A) and (D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill focuses on enhancing the workforce and training within community health centers, which primarily serve low-income individuals. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Improving community health center services can benefit Hispanic populations who are disproportionately served by these centers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill mandates a balance between urban and rural representation in the advisory committee. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill mandates a balance between urban and rural representation in the advisory committee.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill establishes an advisory committee to improve training and policy development for community health centers, which are essential for healthcare access. Does this put more money into medical research? — The committee is tasked with making recommendations on amounts to be appropriated for community health center training activities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the committee to make meeting agendas, summaries, and annual reports publicly available.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By improving the training and efficacy of community health centers, the bill may indirectly support economic stability for low-income populations.
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House