US SB2500 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan-repayment program for mental-health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.
Title
Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019
Sponsors
Sen. Kamala Harris [D-CA] | Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-09-18 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2431 (Same As) 2019-05-09 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E566-567)
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
Mental health
Student aid and college costs
Education programs funding
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
Mental health
Student aid and college costs
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2500/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2500/BILLS-116s2500is.pdf |