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Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5444| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to address the critical shortage of medical laboratory professionals by expanding their inclusion in federal programs. It significantly amends the Public Health Service Act to integrate medical laboratory personnel and services into the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Specifically, the legislation defines "medical laboratory personnel" and establishes "Medical Laboratory Health Professional Target Areas," enabling the assignment of these professionals to underserved communities. It also makes individuals with a degree in medical laboratory science eligible for the NHSC loan repayment program , incentivizing careers in this vital field. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Medical Laboratory Personnel Education Program , authorizing grants and contracts to eligible entities for developing and operating accredited medical laboratory professional education programs. These grants will also support faculty recruitment and training, prioritizing innovative teaching, diverse backgrounds, and cultural competency, with an initial authorized appropriation of $25,000,000.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9849
Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9849
    Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5444| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This bill seeks to address the critical shortage of medical laboratory professionals by expanding their inclusion in federal programs. It significantly amends the Public Health Service Act to integrate medical laboratory personnel and services into the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Specifically, the legislation defines "medical laboratory personnel" and establishes "Medical Laboratory Health Professional Target Areas," enabling the assignment of these professionals to underserved communities. It also makes individuals with a degree in medical laboratory science eligible for the NHSC loan repayment program , incentivizing careers in this vital field. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Medical Laboratory Personnel Education Program , authorizing grants and contracts to eligible entities for developing and operating accredited medical laboratory professional education programs. These grants will also support faculty recruitment and training, prioritizing innovative teaching, diverse backgrounds, and cultural competency, with an initial authorized appropriation of $25,000,000.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9849
Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9849
    Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted