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Medical Loan Repayment for Service in Underserved Neighborhoods

The Act, known as the COMMUNITIES Act, amends the Public Health Service Act. It provides for full repayment of student loans for individuals who commit to five years of service under the National Health Service Corps. Additionally, the Act authorizes new appropriations for this purpose for fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
Key points
Full student loan repayment for individuals who commit to 5 years of service under the National Health Service Corps program.
Authorization of an additional $300 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out the program.
Creation of opportunities for medical manpower in underserved neighborhoods and incentivizing exceptional service (as stated in the Act's title).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4285
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COMMUNITIES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4285.

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 2021-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Full student loan repayment for individuals who commit to 5 years of service under the National Health Service Corps program.
  • Authorization of an additional $300 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out the program.
  • Creation of opportunities for medical manpower in underserved neighborhoods and incentivizing exceptional service (as stated in the Act's title).
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 Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

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 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Public Investments