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Introduced
09/09/2019
09/09/2019
In Committee
09/09/2019
09/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Reauthorizes and revises the pediatric specialty loan repayment program. The program provides qualified pediatric medical specialists or child and adolescent mental, behavioral, and psychiatric health specialists up to three years of loan repayment in exchange for two years of service providing health care in an area with limited access to such care.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes and revises the pediatric specialty loan repayment program. The program provides up to three years of loan repayment assistance to qualified pediatric medical specialists or child and adolescent mental, behavioral, and psychiatric health specialists in exchange for two years of service providing healthcare in areas with limited access to such care. The bill includes eligibility requirements for the program, such as the healthcare provider being a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and authorizes $30 million annually for pediatric medical specialists and $20 million annually for child and adolescent mental and behavioral health specialists from fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5364) (on 09/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2443/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2443/BILLS-116s2443is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2443/BILLS-116s2443is.pdf.pdf |
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