S 311 · 117th Congress · Education

Stopping Doctor Shortages Act

Introduced 2021-02-12· Sponsored by Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]· Senate

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House
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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)(2021-02-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stopping Doctor Shortages Act This bill makes certain full-time health care practitioners eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Specifically, the bill extends program eligibility to health care practitioners who work at a nonprofit or public hospital or facility but are prohibited under state law from being directly employed by the hospital or facility.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA