House Bill 5654
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5654
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award matching grants to institutions of higher education to establish medical schools in underserved areas (i.e., areas with populations of more than 1 million and no medical schools). HRSA must prioritize awards that (1) establish medical schools in areas with fewer than 200 actively practicing physicians per 100,000 residents, and (2) emphasize care for diverse and underserved populations in the curriculum. Among other purposes, grant funds may be used for constructing facilities, hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting medical students.
January 17, 2020
01/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/17/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H573)
01/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:28:02 AM