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S.1578: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 12, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 12, 2021
Bill Summary
Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tina Smith (D-Minn.) |