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To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a joint scholarship program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays for medical education of an officer of the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service at the Uniformed Services University in return for a period of obligated service by such officer at a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
12/16/2024, 7:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 10381
Bill 118 hr 10381, also known as the Joint Scholarship Program for Medical Education, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to establish a joint scholarship program. This program would allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay for the medical education of an officer in the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service at the Uniformed Services University. In exchange for this financial support, the officer would be required to serve a period of obligated service at a medical facility operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The purpose of this bill is to address the shortage of medical professionals in VA medical facilities by incentivizing officers in the Public Health Service to pursue their education at the Uniformed Services University and then serve at VA facilities. This would help ensure that veterans receive the medical care they need and deserve.
Overall, the bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare for veterans while also supporting the education and training of medical professionals. It is a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue in the healthcare system and support those who have served our country.
The purpose of this bill is to address the shortage of medical professionals in VA medical facilities by incentivizing officers in the Public Health Service to pursue their education at the Uniformed Services University and then serve at VA facilities. This would help ensure that veterans receive the medical care they need and deserve.
Overall, the bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare for veterans while also supporting the education and training of medical professionals. It is a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue in the healthcare system and support those who have served our country.
Current Status of Bill HR 10381
Bill HR 10381 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2024. Bill HR 10381 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2024. Bill HR 10381's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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 December 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10381
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10381
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10381
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a joint scholarship program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays for medical education of an officer of the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service at the Uniformed Services University in return for a period of obligated service by such officer at a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a joint scholarship program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays for medical education of an officer of the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service at the Uniformed Services University in return for a period of obligated service by such officer at a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Comments
Ocean Marks
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1 year ago
I think this bill is good because it helps with medical education for veterans. I wonder how this will impact the healthcare system in the long run?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10381
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