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Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2274| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2021 This bill assists qualified individuals in receiving the education and training needed to become a physician assistant. Graduate students enrolled in physician assistant education programs are eligible for (1) Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, and (2) loan forgiveness programs for those who serve in areas of national need upon graduation. The bill also requires the Department of Education to provide historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly Black institutions with grants to fund physician assistant studies at the masters level, prioritize the awarding of grants for physician assistant education programs at the postbaccalaureate level that will benefit Hispanic and low-income students, and allow certain grants to be used to support student matriculation and establish physician assistant education programs at rural-serving institutions of higher education.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1685
Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019
Mar 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1685
    Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019


  • March 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2274| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2021 This bill assists qualified individuals in receiving the education and training needed to become a physician assistant. Graduate students enrolled in physician assistant education programs are eligible for (1) Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, and (2) loan forgiveness programs for those who serve in areas of national need upon graduation. The bill also requires the Department of Education to provide historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly Black institutions with grants to fund physician assistant studies at the masters level, prioritize the awarding of grants for physician assistant education programs at the postbaccalaureate level that will benefit Hispanic and low-income students, and allow certain grants to be used to support student matriculation and establish physician assistant education programs at rural-serving institutions of higher education.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1685
Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019
Mar 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1685
    Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019


  • March 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMinority educationRural conditions and developmentStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curricula