Rural America Health Corps Act

Senate Bill 940 - Rural America Health Corps Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T10:16:08Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 940 Rural America Health Corps Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 10:16 AM

Congressional Summary of S 940

Rural America Health Corps Act

This bill establishes a student loan repayment demonstration program for eligible providers who agree to work for five years in a rural area with a shortage of primary, dental, or mental health care providers. For each year of this service, the Department of Health and Human Services must pay one-fifth of the principal and interest on a provider's qualifying loans. Total payments to a provider may not exceed $200,000.

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Current Status of Bill S 940

Bill S 940 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill S 940 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2023. Bill S 940's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 940

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 940

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Higher education

- Medical education

- Rural conditions and development

- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 940

Rural America Health Corps Act

A bill to establish a demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals who are eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.