Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020

House Bill 5654 - Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:28:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5654 Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5654

Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020

This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award matching grants to institutions of higher education to establish medical schools in underserved areas (i.e., areas with populations of more than 1 million and no medical schools). HRSA must prioritize awards that (1) establish medical schools in areas with fewer than 200 actively practicing physicians per 100,000 residents, and (2) emphasize care for diverse and underserved populations in the curriculum. Among other purposes, grant funds may be used for constructing facilities, hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting medical students.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5654

Bill HR 5654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2020. Bill HR 5654 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2020. Bill HR 5654's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 17, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5654

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5654

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction

- Education programs funding

- Educational facilities and institutions

- Health programs administration and funding

- Higher education

- Medical education

- School administration

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5654

Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment of schools of medicine (or branch campuses) in underserved areas, and for other purposes.

Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020