Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10007, the Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026, addresses reported shortages in the state, local, and tribal environmental health workforce—professionals who investigate environmental hazards and develop and enforce related health guidelines. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, working with professional organizations and government agencies, to develop model standards and guidelines for credentialing environmental health workers within one year, and to provide these standards and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal governments. It also requires HHS to create a coordinated workforce development plan, including performance measures and identification of program gaps and needed statutory authority, to be submitted to Congress within two years. The Comptroller General is directed to study credentialing and training practices in six states—three with credentialing requirements and three without—and report findings to relevant congressional committees. Additionally, the bill amends the Higher Education Act to make full-time, credentialed environmental health workers eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
The bill primarily affects HHS, state and local health agencies, tribal governments, and environmental health workers and students who may become eligible for loan forgiveness.
The bill was introduced on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Shri Thanedar and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action would be required before any vote by the full House.
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Official summary
Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out certain activities related to the environmental-health workforce. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on state-based practices for training and credentialing environmental-health workers.
Specifically, HHS must develop model standards and guidelines for credentialing environmental-health workers and a plan to ensure its programs and activities meet the future needs of the environmental-health workforce.
The bill also specifies that environmental-health workers are eligible for public-service loan forgiveness for educational loans.
Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10007 do?
- H.R. 10007, the Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026, addresses reported shortages in the state, local, and tribal environmental health workforce—professionals who investigate environmental hazards and develop and enforce related health guidelines. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, working with professional organizations and government agencies, to develop model standards and guidelines for credentialing environmental health workers within one year, and to provide these standards and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal governments. It also requires HHS to create a coordinated workforce development plan, including performance measures and identification of program gaps and needed statutory authority, to be submitted to Congress within two years. The Comptroller General is directed to study credentialing and training practices in six states—three with credentialing requirements and three without—and report findings to relevant congressional committees. Additionally, the bill amends the Higher Education Act to make full-time, credentialed environmental health workers eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The bill primarily affects HHS, state and local health agencies, tribal governments, and environmental health workers and students who may become eligible for loan forgiveness. The bill was introduced on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Shri Thanedar and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action would be required before any vote by the full House.
- Has H.R. 10007 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10007. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10007?
- H.R. 10007 was sponsored by Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10007?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (30 Jul 2026).
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