H.R.4425

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Introduced·7/16/25

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act aims to enhance education and training in palliative and hospice care.

The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act seeks to bolster education and training in palliative and hospice care. It authorizes grants for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Programs to train health professionals in interprofessional team-based palliative care. The act also establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Academic Career Awards to support career development for individuals in academic hospice and palliative care. Additionally, it mandates the expansion of research in palliative care by the National Institutes of Health.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Jul 16, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 16, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.