S 1380
SPARC Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:35 AM
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Bill overview
The SPARC Act aims to address shortages of specialty medicine physicians and non-physician specialty health care providers in rural communities by creating a loan repayment program. This program would provide financial assistance to physicians and other health professionals who commit to working in these underserved areas for a specified period. Eligible loans, such as student loans, would be partially repaid annually, with a maximum payment of $250,000 over the commitment period. The program also includes provisions for reporting data to Congress and limiting benefits to prevent double compensation.
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