MEDIC Careers Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard, to develop recommendations for helping military medics move into civilian health care jobs such as nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, or medical assistants. The Secretaries would identify barriers such as how military credentials translate to civilian credentials and access to the SkillBridge program, and report recommendations and an implementation plan to Congress within 180 days. The bill would also replace an existing section of federal law with a Defense Department pilot program that gives grants to nonprofit health care providers in medically underserved areas to hire, train, and keep separating service members. Grants could be up to $600,000 for three years plus up to $200,000 per renewal year, with $5 million per year authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Sponsors

• Maxine Dexter Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors