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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5806

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDental careEducation programs fundingHIV/AIDSHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical educationStudent aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5806

HELP Act of 2020To 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 2020HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2020
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