H.R.2431: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019

Overview

H.R. 2431 would establish a loan repayment program, for an amount up to $250,000, for mental health professionals who work in designated workforce shortage areas for up to 6 years.

S. 2500 is the Senate companion bill.

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Our Stance

Watching

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

H.R.2431

Date Introduced

May 01, 2019

Committee

House Energy and Commerce Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Rep. John Katko

Co Sponsors