Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

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Bill Number

S 1578

Introduced

May 12, 2021

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Congressional oversight Education programs funding Government lending and loan guarantees Health Health care coverage and access Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Higher education Medical education Mental health Student aid and college costs

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Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan repayment program for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.

Actions

May 12, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 12, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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