Invest in programs that recruit and retain healthcare professionals in underserved areas
Invest in programs that recruit and retain health care professionals in underserved areas.
Occurrences
Evidence
Rep. Bera says he introduced bipartisan legislation to help expand access to general surgery in underserved communities, and his health care issue page notes that the bill passed the House but remains stalled in the Senate.
The bill text says it would establish a grant program to expand the number of allied health professionals in underserved communities and rural areas; Congress.gov lists the bill as introduced and referred to committee, with no later advancement shown on the bill page.
Assessments
The available evidence shows Bera materially pursued the promised policy area through legislation aimed at expanding health care workforce capacity in underserved and rural communities, including H.R.7307 in 2024 and related access-to-care legislation. However, the closest matching workforce bill was only introduced and referred to committee, and the other cited measure passed the House but remained stalled in the Senate. There is no evidence that Bera secured enacted funding or an implemented federal program fulfilling the promised investment. Because he made a serious legislative attempt but did not deliver the outcome, this is marked never with an effort badge.