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Introduced
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
In Committee
03/31/2023
03/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 Program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rural America Health Corps Act, establishes a demonstration program to provide loan repayment assistance to eligible individuals who agree to work in rural health professional shortage areas for at least 5 years. The program is administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and provides up to $200,000 in loan repayment assistance for eligible individuals, who must be eligible for, but not currently participating in, the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. The bill also specifies that providers participating in the demonstration program will not be considered in the designation of health professional shortage areas during fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and requires the Secretary to submit a report evaluating the program's impact on healthcare access in rural areas.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
David Kustoff (R)*,
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Jenniffer González (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/31/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1711/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1711/BILLS-118hr1711ih.pdf |
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