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RURAL Physicians Act

USA116th CongressHR-3150| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2019
Steve Watkins

Steve Watkins

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

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RURAL Physicians Act

USA116th CongressHR-3150| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2019
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.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Steve Watkins

Steve Watkins

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1554: REDI Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dental careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelInterest, dividends, interest ratesMedical educationStudent aid and college costsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentVeterans' medical care