H.R. 3150 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
RURAL Physicians Act
H.R. 3150 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 5, 2019, sponsored by Steve Watkins with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 5, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Rural and Underserved Residencies to Attract Long-term Physicians Act or the RURAL Physicians Act This bill makes student loan borrowers eligible for interest-free deferment on federal student loans if the borrowers are serving in medical or dental internships or residency programs that are located in areas with a shortage of health professionals, certain rural areas, or medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Watkins (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 5, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jun 5, 2019)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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