HR 6676
Communities act
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Bill overview
This bill, the COMMUNITIES Act, aims to increase the number of healthcare professionals working in underserved areas by providing loan repayment assistance. It amends the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program to offer full repayment of student loans to healthcare providers who commit to five years of service in a designated health professional shortage area. The program will pay one-fifth of the loan balance for each year of service, up to a maximum amount, subject to available appropriations.
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Primary sponsor
Bobby L. Rush
Cosponsors
Alcee L. Hastings
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