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Grant program to increase primary care physicians in underserved and rural areas.

This Act establishes a new grant program to increase the number of primary care physicians serving in Tribal, rural, and medically underserved communities. Citizens in these areas can expect improved access to healthcare as the program supports training medical students committed to practicing in these high-need regions. Grants are directed to public higher education institutions in states facing the most severe physician shortages, directly impacting the quality and availability of medical services for the most vulnerable communities.
Key points
Improved access to doctors: The program aims to direct new primary care physicians to rural, Tribal, and medically underserved areas.
Support for medical students: Institutions can use funds for student scholarships and to develop training programs focused on the needs of these communities.
Priority for shortage states: Grants will primarily go to public institutions in states with the highest projected shortage of primary care physicians.
Funding: $75 million is authorized to be appropriated annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
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Print number: 119_HR_5428
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5428.

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 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved access to doctors: The program aims to direct new primary care physicians to rural, Tribal, and medically underserved areas.
  • Support for medical students: Institutions can use funds for student scholarships and to develop training programs focused on the needs of these communities.
  • Priority for shortage states: Grants will primarily go to public institutions in states with the highest projected shortage of primary care physicians.
  • Funding: $75 million is authorized to be appropriated annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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