Extended Funding for Community Health Centers and Medical Training Programs
This bill extends funding for Community Health Centers, the National Health Service Corps, and Teaching Health Centers that operate Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs. It authorizes specific appropriations for these entities for fiscal years 2024 through 2025, and in some cases through 2029. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to facilitate these financial extensions.
Key points
Authorizes $4.2 billion annually for Community Health Centers for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with additional funding through December 2025.
Extends funding for Teaching Health Centers operating Graduate Medical Education programs, setting appropriation limits through fiscal year 2029.
Allocates $350 million annually for the National Health Service Corps for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2308
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-07-13