What does Preamble of MEDIC Careers Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to improve the transition of medics into the civilian workforce. It requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to take action. The bill also seeks to modify assistance provided to separated members of the Armed Forces seeking employment with health care providers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of MEDIC Careers Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Medic Education and Deployment Into Civilian Careers Act of 2025'.

What does IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSITION OF MEDICS IN THE ARMED FORCES TO THE of MEDIC Careers Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary concerned to develop recommendations to improve the transition of military medics into civilian health care occupations. The recommendations must be developed in consultation with various entities including States, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Labor. The Secretary concerned must identify barriers to translating military credentials to civilian employment and consider potential impacts of various actions, such as State legislation and accelerated programs. The Secretary is required to consider the impact of aligning military health care credentials with civilian equivalents. The Secretary must also consider tracking and reporting the number of separated service members with health care credentials who enter the civilian workforce. A report containing the recommendations and an implementation plan must be submitted to relevant congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

What does HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PILOT PROGRAM. of MEDIC Careers Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Health Care Workforce Preparedness and Response Pilot Program within the Department of Defense. The program awards grants to eligible providers to support the hiring, training, and retention of separating members of the Armed Forces in civilian health care occupations. Grants are for an initial three-year period, with options for one-year renewals. Eligible providers must be public or private nonprofit organizations located in medically underserved areas and include entities such as rural health clinics, nursing homes, or Federally qualified health centers. Funds must be used to hire or retain separating service members, assist their transition, and coordinate with Department of Defense transition programs. The Secretary of Defense must ensure adequate representation of rural providers in grant awards. The maximum grant amount is $600,000 for the initial three-year period and $200,000 for subsequent years. The Secretary of Defense is required to submit reports to Congress and make them publicly available regarding the program's success.

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MEDIC Careers Act of 2025

Last updated: 8/1/2025 · Introduced: 8/1/2025

Author: Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to develop recommendations for improving military medics' transition to civilian healthcare careers, considering credential alignment and workforce tracking.
It establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense to provide grants to healthcare providers in medically underserved areas for hiring, training, and retaining separating military medics.
The pilot program offers grants up to $600,000 initially, with potential renewals, to support the integration of transitioning service members into civilian healthcare roles.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9140(In Committee)Official page

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