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Tax Relief for Indian Health Service Healthcare Professionals

This new law exempts loan repayments and scholarships received by healthcare professionals under Indian Health Service programs from income tax. This means these individuals will have more disposable income as they will not pay tax on these benefits. The changes aim to support medical personnel serving Native American communities.
Key points
Loan repayments from the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program will no longer be taxed.
Scholarships from the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program will also be exempt from income tax.
These changes will increase the net income of healthcare professionals covered by these programs.
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Print number: 117_HR_7539
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2022-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7539.

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 2022-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Loan repayments from the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program will no longer be taxed.
  • Scholarships from the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program will also be exempt from income tax.
  • These changes will increase the net income of healthcare professionals covered by these programs.
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. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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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