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Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4283| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to reauthorize a vital loan repayment program designed to support the public health and bio-preparedness workforce. The program aims to incentivize and retain skilled professionals by assisting with their educational debt, thereby strengthening the nation's capacity to respond to health emergencies. The legislation specifically amends Section 776(i) of the Public Health Service Act. It extends the program's authorization by striking the previous period of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 and inserting fiscal years 2027 through 2031 . This action ensures continued federal funding and support for this essential workforce for an additional five years.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4445
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4445
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4283| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This bill proposes to reauthorize a vital loan repayment program designed to support the public health and bio-preparedness workforce. The program aims to incentivize and retain skilled professionals by assisting with their educational debt, thereby strengthening the nation's capacity to respond to health emergencies. The legislation specifically amends Section 776(i) of the Public Health Service Act. It extends the program's authorization by striking the previous period of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 and inserting fiscal years 2027 through 2031 . This action ensures continued federal funding and support for this essential workforce for an additional five years.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4445
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4445
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted