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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To strengthen the public health workforce loan repayment program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the public health workforce loan repayment program. It expands the eligibility criteria for the program to include individuals pursuing degrees or certificates in public health, epidemiology, laboratory sciences, data systems, data science, data analytics, informatics, statistics, or other subjects related to public health. The bill increases the maximum loan repayment amount from $35,000 to $50,000 per year, up to a total of $150,000. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct an evaluation of the public health workforce in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, including identifying gaps, challenges, and recommendations to improve hiring, recruitment, and retention of the public health workforce.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3506/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3506/BILLS-117s3506is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3506/BILLS-117s3506is.pdf.pdf |
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