Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6578
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 21, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Apr 21, 2020
Latest Action
Apr 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6578
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Colorado
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Colorado
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Maryland
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2020

This bill establishes a student loan repayment program for public health professionals. As a condition of participation, recipients must agree to complete a period of full-time employment with a state, tribal, or local public health agency.

Text (1)
April 21, 2020
Actions (2)
04/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:09 PM