House Bill 3394
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education Extension Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3394
Congress
115
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
Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education Extension Act of 2017
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend and expand funding through FY2020 for graduate medical education programs at teaching centers (which train medical residents in primary care specialties). The bill allows funds to be used for maintaining, expanding, and establishing graduate medical residency programs.
July 25, 2017
07/28/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/25/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/25/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:21 PM