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- H.R.5889
H.R.5889: To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the number of primary care physicians and medical residents serving health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 27, 2010
- Latest Major Action July 27, 2010
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Bill Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to obligate, for scholarships for individuals who are accepted or enrolled in a course of study or program that leads to a degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine, the greater of : (1) 10% of amounts appropriated for the National Health Service Corps; or (2) the amount necessary to fund such scholarships activities. Amends title XVIIII...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 27, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |