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US S3244
US S3244BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021 Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021
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Introduced
11/18/2021
11/18/2021
In Committee
11/18/2021
11/18/2021
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, which aims to ensure an adequate supply of healthcare professionals engaged in bio-preparedness and response activities, as well as those providing infectious disease care. The program offers loan repayment assistance to eligible individuals, including recent graduates and current students pursuing relevant healthcare degrees and certifications, in exchange for a period of obligated service in qualified roles. The bill provides up to $50,000 per year of obligated service, with provisions for addressing tax liabilities and postponing the service period. The Secretary is required to report on the program's impact on the availability of healthcare professionals in these critical areas.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Tammy Baldwin (D)*,
Ben Cardin (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 11/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3244/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3244/BILLS-117s3244is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3244/BILLS-117s3244is.pdf.pdf |
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