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US HR5602

US HR5602
BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021 Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021


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Introduced
10/15/2021
In Committee
10/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/18/2021)

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