H.R. 5594 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2021Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act. 2. Reauthorization of grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g–11(j)) is amended to read as follows: (j) Funding (1) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (2) Reduction in awards for certain entities The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117–2). .