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S.1754: Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (10 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and expand funding through FY2020 for graduate medical education programs at teaching centers (which train medical residents in primary care specialties). The bill allows funds to be used for maintaining, expanding, and establishing graduate medical residency programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 3, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4831)
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Aug. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine) |