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Proposal:Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

This bill 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.

Bill Title

Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S921)
  • 2019-02-06: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.