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Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 10:49 PM

Summary of Bill S 2172

Bill 118 s 2172, also known as the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing financial assistance to dental professionals who are burdened by student loan debt. The bill seeks to address the growing issue of student loan debt among dental professionals, which can often hinder their ability to provide quality care to patients.

Under the provisions of the bill, eligible dental professionals would be able to apply for loan repayment assistance through a federal program. This program would provide financial support to help dentists pay off their student loans, thereby reducing their financial burden and allowing them to focus on their practice.

The bill also includes measures to ensure that the loan repayment assistance program is accessible to a wide range of dental professionals, including those working in underserved communities. By targeting areas with a shortage of dental providers, the bill aims to improve access to dental care for all Americans, particularly those in rural and low-income areas. Overall, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to support dental professionals and improve access to quality dental care for all Americans. If passed, this legislation has the potential to alleviate the financial strain on dental professionals and help address the shortage of dental providers in underserved communities.

Current Status of Bill S 2172

Bill S 2172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2172 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2172's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2172

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2172

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2172

Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty.

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