Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020

House Bill 7158 - Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7158 Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7158

Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020

This bill provides for the designation of Health Enterprise Zones in certain geographic areas with documented and measurable health disparities. This designation, which expires 10 fiscal years after the bill's enactment, confers eligibility for certain grants, student loan repayment programs, and tax credits for those working to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in these zones.

Specifically, community-based nonprofits or local government agencies, in coalition with health care providers, social service organizations, and others, may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the designation. The application must include a plan to reduce health disparities and achieve other outcomes.

In implementing the program, HHS must consult with, among others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. When approving applications, HHS shall consider factors including geographic diversity and the commitment of supporting funds from the private sector. HHS (1) may award grants to organizations or agencies that applied for the designation to support activities aligned with their plans, and (2) must carry out a student loan repayment program for health care providers who agree to provide services in a Health Enterprise Zone.

In addition, the bill establishes tax credits for employers that hire, and individuals who work as, Health Enterprise Zone workers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7158

Bill HR 7158 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7158 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7158's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7158

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7158

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Census and government statistics

- Congressional oversight

- Dental care

- Disability and health-based discrimination

- Education programs funding

- Government information and archives

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care quality

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Higher education

- Housing supply and affordability

- Income tax credits

- Medical education

- Mental health

- Nutrition and diet

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Physical fitness and lifestyle

- Racial and ethnic relations

- State and local government operations

- State and local taxation

- Student aid and college costs

- Transportation costs

- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7158

Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020

To provide for the designation of areas as Health Enterprise Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas, and for other purposes.

Health Enterprise Zones Act of 2020