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US S924

US S924
Rural America Health Corps Act


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Introduced
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals who are eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Pro- gram.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a demonstration program to provide loan repayment assistance to individuals who are eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program but are not participating in it. The program will pay a portion of the principal and interest on eligible loans for individuals who agree to work for 5 years in a rural health professional shortage area. The total amount of payments per individual is capped at $200,000. The bill also specifies that providers participating in this program will not be considered in the designation of health professional shortage areas during fiscal years 2022 through 2026, and authorizes $50 million in funding for the program each year from 2022 to 2026.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/23/2021)

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