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Loan Repayment for Specialty Doctors in Rural Areas

This act establishes a student loan repayment program for specialty physicians and other specialty healthcare providers who agree to work in rural areas facing personnel shortages. The goal is to improve access to healthcare for residents in these regions by easing financial burdens for medical professionals and encouraging them to settle there.
Key points
Specialty physicians and other specialty healthcare providers can receive up to $250,000 for student loan repayment.
In exchange for loan repayment, medical professionals must commit to 6 years of full-time service in rural areas with specialty provider shortages.
The program aims to increase the availability of specialized medical care for rural residents where doctors are scarce.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4330
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2022-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SPARC Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4330.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Specialty physicians and other specialty healthcare providers can receive up to $250,000 for student loan repayment.
  • In exchange for loan repayment, medical professionals must commit to 6 years of full-time service in rural areas with specialty provider shortages.
  • The program aims to increase the availability of specialized medical care for rural residents where doctors are scarce.
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 Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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