US SB359 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 6 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S921)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S921)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income payments received under the federally funded student loan repayment program for full-time faculty members of dental schools with programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding under the program.
Title
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] | Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith [R-MS] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-06 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S921) |
Same As/Similar To
HB996 (Same As) 2019-02-06 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Dental care
Education programs funding
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Income tax exclusion
Medical education
Student aid and college costs
Taxation
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Dental care
Education programs funding
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Income tax exclusion
Medical education
Student aid and college costs
Taxation
Teaching, teachers, curricula
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/359/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s359/BILLS-116s359is.pdf |
