Community Health Workforce Development Act

House Bill

H.R. 7289

119th Congress

Community Health Workforce Development Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 30, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Johnson

D - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Community Health Workforce Development Act aims to strengthen America's healthcare system by investing in training and recruiting community health workers. This bill would help ensure more Americans—especially those in underserved areas—have better access to preventive care, health education, and connections to medical services through locally-trusted health professionals.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/30/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Community Health Workforce Development Act

The Community Health Workforce Development Act aims to strengthen America's healthcare system by investing in training and recruiting community health workers. This bill would help ensure more Americans—especially those in underserved areas—have better access

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The Community Health Workforce Development Act aims to strengthen America's healthcare system by investing in training and recruiting community health workers. This bill would help ensure more Americans—especially those in underserved areas—have better access to preventive care, health education, and connections to medical services through locally-trusted health professionals.

Bill Number: 7289
Introduced: 1/30/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Community Health Workforce Development Act
Bill Number: 7289
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/30/2026
Summary: The Community Health Workforce Development Act aims to strengthen America's healthcare system by investing in training and recruiting community health workers. This bill would help ensure more Americans—especially those in underserved areas—have better access to preventive care, health education, an

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Community Health Workforce Development Act aims to strengthen America's healthcare system by investing in training and recruiting community health workers. This bill would help ensure more Americans—especially those in underserved areas—have better access to preventive care, health education, and connections to medical services through locally-trusted health professionals.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands training programs for community health workers who serve as bridges between healthcare systems and underserved populations
Focuses on improving healthcare access in rural areas, low-income neighborhoods, and communities facing provider shortages
Supports preventive care and health education to help people manage chronic conditions and avoid costly emergency room visits
Addresses the healthcare workforce shortage by creating pathways for community members to enter healthcare careers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would primarily benefit residents of rural areas and underserved urban communities who currently struggle to access quality healthcare. By training more community health workers—professionals who understand local cultures and languages—patients would receive better preventive care, health navigation support, and earlier intervention for chronic diseases. Healthcare facilities in shortage areas would also gain much-needed workforce support to serve their communities more effectively.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7289, 119th Congress (2026). "Community Health Workforce Development Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7289

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