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Increased Funding and Readiness for Public Health Service Corps Operations.

This bill aims to strengthen the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHS Corps), the uniformed medical professionals who respond to health crises and serve vulnerable communities. The changes focus on improving recruitment, training, and operational readiness to ensure faster and more effective responses to public health emergencies. The legislation authorizes an additional $150 million annually for these enhancements.
Key points
Authorizes an additional $150 million annually to enhance the operations and readiness of the Public Health Service Corps.
Improves the ability to respond to health crises (like pandemics) by strengthening force management and deployment processes for emergency teams.
Focuses on better recruitment and retention of qualified health professionals to serve in underserved communities.
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Print number: 118_S_2590
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PHS COR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2590.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes an additional $150 million annually to enhance the operations and readiness of the Public Health Service Corps.
  • Improves the ability to respond to health crises (like pandemics) by strengthening force management and deployment processes for emergency teams.
  • Focuses on better recruitment and retention of qualified health professionals to serve in underserved communities.
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. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

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 2025-12-26.

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Health