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Scholarship program for PHS doctors to strengthen the VA healthcare workforce.

This law establishes a new scholarship program covering medical education costs for Public Health Service (PHS) officers. In exchange for funded studies, these doctors commit to working full-time in Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities for up to ten years. The goal is to increase the number of qualified physicians available to veterans, thereby improving the quality and accessibility of their healthcare.
Key points
A new scholarship program funds medical school for PHS officers in exchange for obligated service in VA hospitals.
Doctors receiving the scholarship must serve full-time in VA facilities for a period not exceeding ten years after graduation and residency.
Failure to complete the service obligation requires the doctor to reimburse the VA double the cost of education and salary expenses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10381
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Process start date: 2024-12-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Medical Students and VA Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10381.

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 2024-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new scholarship program funds medical school for PHS officers in exchange for obligated service in VA hospitals.
  • Doctors receiving the scholarship must serve full-time in VA facilities for a period not exceeding ten years after graduation and residency.
  • Failure to complete the service obligation requires the doctor to reimburse the VA double the cost of education and salary expenses.
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. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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 Education