DOC Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1958 DOC Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 9:31 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1958

Doctors of Community Act or the DOC Act

This bill reauthorizes and provides mandatory funding for graduate medical education programs operated by teaching health centers.

The bill sets out funding levels through FY2033. Funding for FY2034 and beyond equals the preceding fiscal year's amount adjusted for medical inflation.

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Current Status of Bill S 1958

Bill S 1958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2021. Bill S 1958 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2021. Bill S 1958's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1958

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1958

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations

- Community life and organization

- Education programs funding

- Health care coverage and access

- Health programs administration and funding

- Home and outpatient care

- Inflation and prices

- Medical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1958

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education programs.

DOC Act

Doctors of Community Act