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H.R. 7884119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 9, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 7884 offers licensed healthcare workers $300–$500/month in tax credits for working in VA or shortage-area facilities through 2030.
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HR 7884 creates a monthly tax credit of $300 to $500 for licensed healthcare workers who provide medical services at VA medical facilities or in areas officially designated as having a shortage of medical professionals. The credit amount depends on how many hours the worker logged that month. It expires at the end of 2030 unless Congress renews it.
Eligible workers include licensed and certified healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses who work in underserved communities or at VA facilities. Home health aides, hospice workers in certain situations, and medical equipment suppliers are excluded, as are individuals earning over $200,000 per year or married couples filing jointly earning over $400,000.
The Government Accountability Office would be required to study whether the credit succeeded in retaining healthcare workers in shortage areas and improving care for veterans, reporting findings to Congress before the credit expires. The credit's built-in expiration date means its continuation beyond 2030 would require separate congressional action.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.