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- H.R.5602
H.R.5602: BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021 or the BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021 This bill establishes a student loan repayment program for health care and related professionals who are engaged in either bio-preparedness and response activities or infectious disease care in underserved communities. For each year that a professional meets the work requirements of the program, the Health Resources and Services...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 15, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) |