Health care workforce

Whether there are enough doctors, nurses and other health workers, especially in rural and underserved areas, how they are trained, paid and protected, and what staffing levels hospitals and pharmacies must keep.

Support and grow the health care workforce

10 members
Christina Bohannan
House · IA-1 · Democrat
“Recruit and retain more doctors and nurses in Iowa, especially in rural areas, by boosting training programs and incentivizing health care providers to work in rural communities”
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La Shawn Ford
House · IL-7 · Democrat
“I will support efforts to increase the number of primary care and behavioral health providers and strengthen the funding that keeps community care accessible.”
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“I will fight for federal investments that strengthen: Community health centers Behavioral health providers Pharmacies in underserved neighborhoods The healthcare workforce that accepts Medicaid”
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Sarah Trone Garriott
House · IA-3 · Democrat
“We have a challenging time recruiting and retaining health care providers. Medicaid adequately funding that system and making sure it truly covers the cost of care would go a long way in making this a place where providers can come work, have a career”
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Christina Hines
House · MI-10 · Democrat
“Invest in doctors, nurses, and rural care—Access doesn’t mean much if there’s no one nearby to see you, so we need to invest in the people and regions that need support and demand safe staffing across the board.”
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“Christina’s plan would cap premiums and out-of-pocket costs, negotiate prices for more prescription drugs, strengthen and expand the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid, let public servants such as police officers buy into Medicare early, ban surprise medical bills, and invest in doctors, nurses and rural care.”
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Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Recruit and Retain more doctors and nurses to make up for Iowa’s lack of medical professionals, especially in rural areas.”
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Jake Johnson
House · MN-1 · Democrat
“I look forward to supporting legislation in Congress that prioritizes patients, supports healthcare workers, and makes healthcare more affordable and accessible in southern Minnesota.”
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Eileen Laubacher
House · CO-4 · Democrat
“Recognize EMS as an essential service and provide sustainable support for staffing, equipment, and operations, because rural communities cannot function without reliable emergency medical services”
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Alicia Limtiaco
House · GU-AL · Democrat
“Alicia will fight to improve healthcare access, strengthen local services, support healthcare workers, and expand childcare support for working families.”
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Mike McGuire
House · CA-1 · Democrat
“When it comes to developing the rural healthcare workforce, I've gone to the mat — securing funds for expanded nursing programs in rural communities and building new healthcare academies at local community colleges.”
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Hilda Solis
House · CA-38 · Democrat
“Hilda Solis recognizes that in a County as diverse as Los Angeles, trust is critical to close health disparities and bridge gaps. That’s why she passed a motion to increase the role of promotoras and community health workers – trusted health messengers from community, for community, delivering services and increasing access to care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way. She has helped secure over $45 million in federal funding to support and expand this critical workforce throughout the County.”
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Bring more health workers to rural and underserved areas

6 members
Christina Bohannan
House · IA-1 · Democrat
“Recruit and retain more doctors and nurses in Iowa, especially in rural areas, by boosting training programs and incentivizing health care providers to work in rural communities”
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Christina Hines
House · MI-10 · Democrat
“Invest in doctors, nurses, and rural care—Access doesn’t mean much if there’s no one nearby to see you, so we need to invest in the people and regions that need support and demand safe staffing across the board.”
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Lindsay James
House · IA-2 · Democrat
“Recruit and Retain more doctors and nurses to make up for Iowa’s lack of medical professionals, especially in rural areas.”
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Nancy Lacore
House · SC-1 · Democrat
“Expand the National Health Service Corp to incentivize more health care providers – especially providers working in primary care and mental health care – to serve in rural communities with provider shortages. Providers who join the National Health Service Corps receive medical school loan forgiveness for their service.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“Ensure equal health care access for rural Virginians by expanding federal loan repayment for doctors and nurses who commit to serving at least five years in rural communities.”
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Mike McGuire
House · CA-1 · Democrat
“We’re building the largest healthcare education job hub in Northern California, focused on graduating the next generation of healthcare providers, lab technicians, and medical assistants. This hub will ensure a healthcare workforce is highly-trained, positively impacting one of the most rural regions of our state.”
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“When it comes to developing the rural healthcare workforce, I've gone to the mat — securing funds for expanded nursing programs in rural communities and building new healthcare academies at local community colleges.”
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Train more doctors, nurses and health workers

3 members
Christina Bohannan
House · IA-1 · Democrat
“Recruit and retain more doctors and nurses in Iowa, especially in rural areas, by boosting training programs and incentivizing health care providers to work in rural communities”
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Mike McGuire
House · CA-1 · Democrat
“We’re building the largest healthcare education job hub in Northern California, focused on graduating the next generation of healthcare providers, lab technicians, and medical assistants. This hub will ensure a healthcare workforce is highly-trained, positively impacting one of the most rural regions of our state.”
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“When it comes to developing the rural healthcare workforce, I've gone to the mat — securing funds for expanded nursing programs in rural communities and building new healthcare academies at local community colleges.”
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JoAnna Mendoza
House · AZ-6 · Democrat
“In Congress, JoAnna will fight to protect healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions, expand the number of prescription drug prices Medicare can negotiate, and invest in training more doctors and nurses.”
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Require safe staffing levels in hospitals and pharmacies

3 members
Christina Hines
House · MI-10 · Democrat
“Invest in doctors, nurses, and rural care—Access doesn’t mean much if there’s no one nearby to see you, so we need to invest in the people and regions that need support and demand safe staffing across the board.”
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Richard Pan
House · CA-6 · Democrat
“Health care workers are on the front lines for patients every day, and they deserve safe staffing, fair wages, and a real voice in the workplace.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“SB 1442 (2018): Prohibits pharmacies from requiring pharmacists to work alone during public hours; a qualified employee must always be available to assist.”
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Raise pay for health care and caregiving workers

2 members
Adam Hamawy
House · NJ-12 · Democrat
“Cuidado justo para nuestros adultos mayores Después de toda una vida de trabajo y contribución, nuestros adultos mayores merecen envejecer con dignidad, seguridad y cuidado. Lucharé por proteger y expandir los beneficios de Medicare y el Seguro Social. Presionaré para invertir en cuidado domiciliario y comunitario para que los adultos mayores puedan envejecer en su hogar con dignidad y aseguraré que los trabajadores de cuidado de adultos mayores reciban salarios dignos.”

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Richard Pan
House · CA-6 · Democrat
“Health care workers are on the front lines for patients every day, and they deserve safe staffing, fair wages, and a real voice in the workplace.”
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Protect health workers' union and bargaining rights

1 member
Richard Pan
House · CA-6 · Democrat
“Health care workers are on the front lines for patients every day, and they deserve safe staffing, fair wages, and a real voice in the workplace.”
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“I’m honored to have NUHW’s support, and in Congress I will fight to expand access to affordable care, protect collective bargaining rights, strengthen mental health care, and make sure patients and caregivers come before corporate profits.”
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Ease licensing so health workers can work across states

1 member
Rebecca Bennett
House · NJ-7 · Democrat
“Reduce administrative burdens and streamline cross-state licensing to make it easier for healthcare professionals to move, work, and serve where they’re needed most.”
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