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HELP Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:40 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5806
HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2020 or the HELP Act of 2020
This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain health care providers who agree to provide HIV treatment or HIV dental care in (1) a designated health professional shortage area, (2) a clinical site that is funded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, or (3) an area that meets requirements specified by HRSA. For each qualifying year of service, HRSA pays one-fifth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan, with total loan repayment after five years; repayment is capped at $250,000 per borrower.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5806
Bill HR 5806 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5806 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5806's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5806
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5806
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Dental care
- Education programs funding
- HIV/AIDS
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical education
- Student aid and college costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5806
HELP Act of 2020
To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a loan repayment program for the HIV clinical and dental workforce, and for other purposes.
HELP Act of 2020
HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5806
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