HR 2970 102th Congress House Education Federal aid to medical education Health Health education Minorities in medicine Minority education Poor Regional medical programs

Augustus F. Hawkins Medical Assistance Act of 1991

Introduced: July 23, 1991 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Aug 13, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Jul 23, 1991

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jul 23, 1991

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Augustus F. Hawkins Medical Assistance Act of 1991 - Amends part B (Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities) of title III (Institutional Aid) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to add provisions for an assistance program for medical and health profession training institutes to conduct education and research to improve the health and education development of residents within underserved and economically disadvantaged communities.

Directs the Secretary of Education to award such program grants to institutions of higher education that are making a substantial contribution to the medical education and training opportunities for individuals from minority groups who are underrepresented in medical or allied health professions. Sets forth requirements relating to grant size, duration, matching funds, applications, and authorized uses of funds.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1996 for such program.

What's happening now August 13, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

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