HR 7543 · 116th Congress · Health

HELP Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-07-09· Sponsored by Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-07-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2020 or the HELP Act of 2020 This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain health care providers who agree to provide HIV treatment or HIV dental care in (1) a designated health professional shortage area, (2) a clinical site that is funded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, or (3) an area that meets requirements specified by HRSA. For each qualifying year of service, HRSA pays one-fifth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan, with total loan repayment after five years; repayment is capped at $250,000 per borrower.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]DE
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]NY