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US HR5602BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021 Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021
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Introduced
10/15/2021
10/15/2021
In Committee
10/18/2021
10/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Bio- Preparedness and Infectious Diseases Workforce Loan Repayment Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Bio-Preparedness and Infectious Diseases Workforce Loan Repayment Program to ensure an adequate supply of health care professionals engaged in bio-preparedness and response activities, as well as those engaged in infectious diseases care. The program provides loan repayment assistance to eligible individuals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and public health professionals, who commit to serving in qualified roles for a minimum of 3 years. The bill outlines the program's eligibility criteria, contract requirements, payment structure, and considerations for addressing geographic and demographic disparities. It also requires the Secretary to report on the program's impact on the availability of these critical health care professionals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Lori Trahan (D)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
G. Butterfield (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
David McKinley (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Darren Soto (D),
David Trone (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5602/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5602/BILLS-117hr5602ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5602/BILLS-117hr5602ih.pdf.pdf |
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