SENATE 311117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
Stopping Doctor Shortages Act
- Last Action
- 2/12/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-12Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
- 2021-02-12Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-12 (00)
Stopping Doctor Shortages Act
This bill makes certain full-time health care practitioners eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Specifically, the bill extends program eligibility to health care practitioners who work at a nonprofit or public hospital or facility but are prohibited under state law from being directly employed by the hospital or facility.
Cosponsors (2)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Subjects
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health personnel
- Higher education
- Hospital care
- Medical education
- Student aid and college costs
- Tax-exempt organizations
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