Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 17, 2020)
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award matching grants to institutions of higher education to establish medical schools in underserved areas (i.e., areas with populations of more than 1 million and no medical schools). HRSA must prioritize awards that (1) establish medical schools in areas with fewer than 200 actively practicing physicians per 100,000 residents, and (2) emphasize care for diverse and underserved populations in the curriculum. Among other purposes, grant funds may be used for constructing facilities, hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting medical students.
What just happenedJan 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 17, 2020
- Jan 17, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 17, 2020IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H573)
- Jan 17, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 17, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House