Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 5, 2019Education
H.R. 3150
RURAL Physicians Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 5, 2019)
Rural and Underserved Residencies to Attract Long-term Physicians Act or the RURAL Physicians Act
This bill makes student loan borrowers eligible for interest-free deferment on federal student loans if the borrowers are serving in medical or dental internships or residency programs that are located in areas with a shortage of health professionals, certain rural areas, or medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What just happenedJun 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2](R-KS)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2019
- Jun 5, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jun 5, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House