US Congress House Bill 5654 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020

Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA]

Rep. TJ Cox [D-CA]

Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-01-17	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2020-01-17	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H573)
2020-01-17	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5654/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5654/BILLS-116hr5654ih.pdf