HR 3702 · 100th Congress · Native Americans

A bill to establish a loan repayment for the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-12-03· Sponsored by Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1987-12-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Loan Repayment Program - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program in order to assure an adequate supply of trained physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals for the Indian Health Service. Limits participation in the program to individuals who: (1) are full-time students in the final year of a course of study in an accredited educational institution in a State approved by the Secretary; (2) are in a graduate training program in a course of study approved by the Secretary; (3) have a degree in medicine or other health profession which is approved by the Secretary; or (4) are employed by the Service on a voluntary basis without a service obligation in a qualified position. Requires that an applicant for the Program be eligible for, or hold, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Service or be eligible for selection for civilian employment by the Service. Requires an applicant for the Program to submit an application and sign a contract to accept repayment of educational loans and remain in the Service for the applicable period of obligated service. Requires the Secretary to in…

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