Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 29, 2019Health
H.R. 4899
Rural America Health Corps Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 29, 2019)
Rural America Health Corps Act
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a demonstration project under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program to increase the number of health care providers in rural areas. Specifically, eligible participants who agree to serve for 5 years in such a rural area may receive up to $25,000 in loan repayments for each year of service.
What just happenedOct 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1](R-TN)Sponsor
9 cosponsors2 D7 R
9cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills7subjects
- Introduced in HouseOct 29, 2019
- Oct 30, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Oct 29, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House