House Bill 4899
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rural America Health Corps Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4899
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Phil Roe
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Summary
Rural America Health Corps Act
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a demonstration project under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program to increase the number of health care providers in rural areas. Specifically, eligible participants who agree to serve for 5 years in such a rural area may receive up to $25,000 in loan repayments for each year of service.
October 29, 2019
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10/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/29/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/29/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:33 AM