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Supporting Medical Education for Rural and Tribal Areas

This act aims to improve access to healthcare in sparsely populated and medically underserved regions. It establishes a grant program for universities to train more primary care physicians who will serve these communities. As a result, residents in these areas can expect better access to doctors and higher quality medical services.
Key points
Increased number of primary care physicians in rural and tribal areas.
Improved access to medical care for communities with limited healthcare services.
Financial support for universities training doctors for these regions, including student scholarships.
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Print number: 117_HR_6397
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6397.

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 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased number of primary care physicians in rural and tribal areas.
  • Improved access to medical care for communities with limited healthcare services.
  • Financial support for universities training doctors for these regions, including student scholarships.
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. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

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 2025-12-28.

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Health Education