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Introduced
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
In Committee
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide extensions for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers that operate GME programs, and the special diabetes programs. This bill reauthorizes several health care, research, and workforce programs through FY2024. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the Community Health Center Fund, which provides enhanced funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps; payments to teaching health centers that operate graduate medical-education programs; the Special Diabetes Program, which is administered by the National Institutes of Health; and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, which is administered by the Indian Health Service.
AI Summary
This bill, the Community and Public Health Programs Extension Act, reauthorizes several important healthcare, research, and workforce programs through fiscal year 2024. Specifically, it extends funding for:
1) Community health centers, which provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities.
2) The National Health Service Corps, which places healthcare providers in areas with shortages.
3) Teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education (GME) programs, which train medical residents in community-based settings.
4) The Special Diabetes Program, which supports diabetes research and treatment, and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, which focuses on diabetes care and prevention in Native American communities.
The bill ensures these critical programs continue to receive funding and support for an additional 5 years, helping to maintain access to quality healthcare and address important public health needs across the country.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Lamar Alexander (R)*,
Bob Casey (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/192/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s192/BILLS-116s192is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s192/BILLS-116s192is.pdf.pdf |
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