Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2021)
Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2021
This bill provides for the designation of Health Enterprise Zones in certain geographic areas with documented and measurable health disparities. This designation, which expires 10 fiscal years after the bill's enactment, confers eligibility for certain grants, student loan repayment programs, and tax credits for those working to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in these zones.
Specifically, community-based nonprofits or local government agencies, in coalition with health care providers, social service organizations, and others, may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the designation. The application must include a plan to reduce health disparities and achieve other outcomes.
In implementing the program, HHS must consult with, among others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. When approving applications, HHS shall consider factors including geographic diversity and the commitment of supporting funds from the private sector. HHS (1) may award grants to organizations or agencies that applied for the designation to support activities aligned with their plans, and (2) must carry out a student loan repayment program for health care providers who agree to provide services in a Health Enterprise Zone.
In addition, the bill establishes tax credits for employers that hire, and individuals who work as, Health Enterprise Zone workers.
What just happenedJul 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2021
- Jul 20, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House