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National Health Service Corps Amendments Act of 1987

Introduced: March 2, 1987 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 9, 1987
Other Measure S.1158 Passed House in Lieu.
Sep 9, 1987
Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 1987
Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 387 - 9 (Record Vote No: 314).
Sep 9, 1987
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 387 - 9 (Record Vote No: 314).
Sep 9, 1987
House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.
Sep 9, 1987
Committee Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Considered as an Original Bill for the Purpose of Amendment.
Sep 9, 1987
Called up by House by Rule.
Sep 9, 1987
Rule Passed House.
Aug 7, 1987
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.253 Reported to House.
Aug 7, 1987
Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Poviding One Hour of General Debate.
Jul 29, 1987
Placed on Union Calendar No: 156.
Jul 29, 1987
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-252.
Apr 28, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Apr 28, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 8, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 31, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Mar 31, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 10, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 2, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 2, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Health Service Corps Amendments Act of 1987 - Title I: National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, under which the U.S. Government, in exchange for at least two years of Corps service in a health manpower shortage area, will repay student loans related to the medical professional education of eligible health care personnel.

Sets forth eligibility requirements for participation in the loan repayment program. Directs the Secretary to provide to applicants specified information concerning the rights and liabilities of an individual whose application is approved.

Requires the Secretary to give priority to the applications of individuals whose training is in a health care specialty needed by the Corps.

Lists provisions that must be incorporated in the written contract between the Secretary and a successful applicant.

Describes the scope of repayments available under the program, including government and commercial loans received by the individual for tuition expenses, all other reasonable educational expenses, or reasonable living expenses as determined by the Secretary.

Authorizes the Secretary to make loan repayments to a maximum of $20,000 for each year the recipient individual contracts to serve in the Corps.

Requires the Secretary, by March 1 of each year, to submit to the Congress a report containing specified data relating to the loan repayment program.

Establishes a formula for determining the amount of damages that the United States will be entitled to recover in the event of breach of contract by the individual loan payment grantee.

Requires the Secretary to report annually on January 20 to specified congressional committees certain data relating to the personnel needs of the Corps and the means proposed for filling them.

Authorizes appropriations for certain scholarships and loan repayments.

Title II: Further Revisions and Extensions of the Program for the National Health Service Corps and Further Technical and Conforming Amendments - Sets forth procedures to be followed and data to be considered by the Secretary before removing certain areas from those designated as having a health manpower shortage.

Adds ability to pay for health services to the criteria indicative of need for the purpose of designating health manpower shortage areas.

Revises provisions relating to: (1) the private practice service option of the Corps; and (2) deadlines applicable to the Secretary when providing notice to certain individuals concerning obligated service in the Corps.

Changes the program under which former Corps members may receive special loans to enter full-time clinical private practice in a health manpower shortage area by eliminating the option whereby an individual could engage in such practice for only one year in exchange for a loan of $12,500.

Authorizes appropriations to the National Health Service Corps program for FY 1988 through 1990.

What's happening now September 9, 1987

Other Measure S.1158 Passed House in Lieu.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2