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Introduced
10/29/2019
10/29/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
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, the Rural America Health Corps Act, establishes a demonstration project under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program to increase the number of healthcare providers in rural areas. Eligible participants who agree to serve for 5 years in a rural health professional shortage area may receive up to $25,000 in loan repayments per year of service. The bill clarifies that these positions are in addition to the existing Loan Repayment Program participants serving in rural areas. The demonstration project will not be considered in the designation of health professional shortage areas during fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and the Secretary is required to submit a report evaluating the participation, impact, and feasibility of permanently allowing such placements in the Loan Repayment Program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
David Roe (R)*,
Jack Bergman (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
David Kustoff (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Denver Riggleman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4899/all-info | 10/30/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4899/BILLS-116hr4899ih.pdf | 11/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4899/BILLS-116hr4899ih.pdf.pdf | 11/05/2019 |
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