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Expanding Medical Education Act

USA117th CongressS-3422| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2021
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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

S 116-4390
Expanding Medical Education Act
Feb 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-801
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S9263)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4390
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • February 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-801
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S9263)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-801: Expanding Medical Education Act
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

Expanding Medical Education Act

USA117th CongressS-3422| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2021
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

S 116-4390
Expanding Medical Education Act
Feb 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-801
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S9263)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4390
    Expanding Medical Education Act


  • February 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-801
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S9263)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-801: Expanding Medical Education Act
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted