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Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1080| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to provide a significant tax benefit to dental school faculty by amending Section 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude specific federally subsidized loan repayments from their taxable gross income. Specifically, financial assistance received through loan repayment programs that receive grants or contracts under section 748(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act will not be considered taxable income for eligible faculty. This change is designed to support dental educators and reduce their financial burden, applying to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the act's enactment. Additionally, the bill includes a conforming amendment to update the heading of the relevant Internal Revenue Code section, broadening its description to "certain federal and state loan repayment programs." It also mandates a GAO report to Congress, which will review the participation and retention of dental providers and faculty in these programs, assessing their continued service as full-time faculty.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-359
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2172
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-449
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1758
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-359
    Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2172
    Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-449
    Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1758
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1758: Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025

Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1080| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation aims to provide a significant tax benefit to dental school faculty by amending Section 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude specific federally subsidized loan repayments from their taxable gross income. Specifically, financial assistance received through loan repayment programs that receive grants or contracts under section 748(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act will not be considered taxable income for eligible faculty. This change is designed to support dental educators and reduce their financial burden, applying to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the act's enactment. Additionally, the bill includes a conforming amendment to update the heading of the relevant Internal Revenue Code section, broadening its description to "certain federal and state loan repayment programs." It also mandates a GAO report to Congress, which will review the participation and retention of dental providers and faculty in these programs, assessing their continued service as full-time faculty.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-359
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2172
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-449
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1758
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-359
    Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2172
    Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-449
    Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1758
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1758: Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted