HELP Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 9, 2020)
HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2020 or the HELP Act of 2020
This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain health care providers who agree to provide HIV treatment or HIV dental care in (1) a designated health professional shortage area, (2) a clinical site that is funded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, or (3) an area that meets requirements specified by HRSA. For each qualifying year of service, HRSA pays one-fifth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan, with total loan repayment after five years; repayment is capped at $250,000 per borrower.
What just happenedJul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2020
- Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 9, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House