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Tax Credit for Health Professionals Training Students in Rural Areas.

This bill establishes a new annual tax credit of $1,000 for licensed health professionals who provide clinical supervision to students pursuing health degrees or licensure. The credit is specifically aimed at encouraging supervision in rural areas facing medical staff shortages. This change is intended to boost the training pipeline and ultimately improve healthcare access for rural residents.
Key points
A new $1,000 annual tax credit is available for eligible health professionals (including doctors, nurses, dentists, and therapists) who offer clinical supervision.
The credit applies only when the supervision takes place in designated rural areas suffering from a shortage of health professionals.
The goal is to incentivize training future healthcare providers in underserved communities, potentially increasing local access to medical services.
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Print number: 118_HR_8738
Sponsor: Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2024-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Health Preceptor Tax Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8738.

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 2024-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new $1,000 annual tax credit is available for eligible health professionals (including doctors, nurses, dentists, and therapists) who offer clinical supervision.
  • The credit applies only when the supervision takes place in designated rural areas suffering from a shortage of health professionals.
  • The goal is to incentivize training future healthcare providers in underserved communities, potentially increasing local access to medical services.
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. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7].

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 2025-12-25.

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