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US HR3150RURAL Physicians Act Rural and Underserved Residencies to Attract Long-term Physicians Act
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Introduced
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
In Committee
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in certain medical or dental internships or residency programs. This bill makes student loan borrowers eligible for interest-free deferment on federal student loans if the borrowers are serving in medical or dental internships or residency programs that are located in areas with a shortage of health professionals, certain rural areas, or medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rural and Underserved Residencies to Attract Long-term Physicians Act or the RURAL Physicians Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest-free deferment on federal student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internships or residency programs located in areas with a shortage of healthcare professionals, certain rural areas, or Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. This aims to incentivize healthcare providers to work in underserved and rural areas by allowing them to pause student loan payments and interest accrual during their medical training in those locations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3150/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3150/BILLS-116hr3150ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3150/BILLS-116hr3150ih.pdf.pdf |
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