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S.2406: Rural America Health Corps Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Rural America Health Corps Act This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a demonstration project under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program to increase the number of health care providers in rural areas. Specifically, eligible participants who agree to serve for 5 years in such a rural area may receive up to $25,000 in loan repayments for each year of service.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |