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S.924: Rural America Health Corps Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 23, 2021
Bill Summary
Rural America Health Corps Act This bill establishes a student loan repayment demonstration program for eligible providers who agree to work for five years in a rural area with a shortage of primary, dental, or mental health care providers. For each year of this service, the Department of Health and Human Services must pay one-fifth of the principal and interest on a provider's qualifying loans, up to a maximum of $200,000.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |