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Introduced
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a demonstration project under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program to increase the number of health care providers in rural areas. Specifically, eligible participants who agree to serve for 5 years in such a rural area may receive up to $25,000 in loan repayments for each year of service.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Rural America Health Corps Act, aims to increase the number of healthcare providers in rural areas by establishing a demonstration project under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligible participants who agree to serve for 5 years in a rural health professional shortage area can receive up to $25,000 in loan repayments per year of service. The bill outlines the eligibility requirements and administrative procedures for this program, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the participation, impact, and feasibility of permanently including this rural placement option in the broader National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2406/all-info | 08/01/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2406/BILLS-116s2406is.pdf | 08/16/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2406/BILLS-116s2406is.pdf.pdf | 08/16/2019 |
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