HR 5654
116th Congress
House
Health
Building construction
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 17, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H573)
Jan 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020
This bill permits the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award matching grants to institutions of higher education to establish medical schools in underserved areas (i.e., areas with populations of more than 1 million and no medical schools). HRSA must prioritize awards that (1) establish medical schools in areas with fewer than 200 actively practicing physicians per 100,000 residents, and (2) emphasize care for diverse and underserved populations in the curriculum. Among other purposes, grant funds may be used for constructing facilities, hiring faculty and staff, and recruiting medical students.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1