HR 2970 · 102th Congress · Education

Augustus F. Hawkins Medical Assistance Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.(1991-08-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats1 Republican1 Independent