S 2174 · 94th Congress · Health

National Health Service Corps Extension Act

Introduced 1975-07-24· Sponsored by Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1975-07-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Health Service Corps Extension Act - Sets forth a new title of the Public Health Service Act: Title XVII - National Health Service Corps. Establishes the National Health Service Corps ("Corps") for the purpose of assisting in the establishment and initial operation of medical practices in areas containing medically underserved populations, as the term is defined in this title. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to designate, on an annual basis, the medically underserved populations of each State. Directs the Secretary to establish a ten-member Council on Medically Underserved Populations. Requires the Council to establish criteria for designating medically underserved populations within one year of the enactment of this title. Requires the Secretary to provide assistance to private primary health care personnel who desire to locate and establish medical practices in areas with medically underserved populations and who have entered into an agreement with the Secretary in accordance with procedures set forth in this title. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for a period of up to three years to approved applicants. States that such grants may include…

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