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Expanding Medical Education Act

USA117th CongressHR-801| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expanding Medical Education Act This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to institutions of higher education, or consortia of such institutions, to establish or expand medical schools. In awarding these grants, HRSA must prioritize minority-serving institutions or those that propose to establish or expand schools in medically underserved communities or areas with shortages of health professionals where no such schools exist.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5654
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H335)
Feb 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3422
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5654
    Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 4, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H335)


  • February 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3422
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • S 117-3422: Expanding Medical Education Act
Building constructionCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMinority educationMinority employmentRural conditions and developmentTeaching, teachers, curricula

Expanding Medical Education Act

USA117th CongressHR-801| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Expanding Medical Education Act This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to institutions of higher education, or consortia of such institutions, to establish or expand medical schools. In awarding these grants, HRSA must prioritize minority-serving institutions or those that propose to establish or expand schools in medically underserved communities or areas with shortages of health professionals where no such schools exist.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5654
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H335)
Feb 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3422
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5654
    Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 4, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H335)


  • February 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3422
    Introduced in Senate
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • S 117-3422: Expanding Medical Education Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMinority educationMinority employmentRural conditions and developmentTeaching, teachers, curricula