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More Medical Students for Veterans: Scholarship Program Expansion.

This bill expands the scholarship program for veterans pursuing medical degrees, increasing the number of available spots. This means more opportunities for veterans to receive medical education and potentially more doctors caring for veterans. Additionally, the program will include more medical schools, including those in Puerto Rico and Texas.
Key points
Increases the number of veterans eligible for medical scholarships from 18 to 28.
Expands the list of covered medical schools to include four institutions in Puerto Rico and one in Texas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1125
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the VA MISSION Act of 2018 to expand the veterans healing veterans medical access and scholarship program to include more students and schools.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1125.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the number of veterans eligible for medical scholarships from 18 to 28.
  • Expands the list of covered medical schools to include four institutions in Puerto Rico and one in Texas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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