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Proposal:BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021 or the BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021

This bill establishes a student loan repayment program for health care and related professionals who are engaged in either bio-preparedness and response activities or infectious disease care in underserved communities. For each year that a professional meets the work requirements of the program, the Health Resources and Services Administration may pay up to $50,000 of the professional's student loan principal and interest, up to a maximum amount of $150,000.

Bill Title

BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-10-15: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-10-15: Introduced in House
  • 2021-10-15: Introduced in House
  • 2021-10-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Projected Outcome

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