Bill · H.R. 4262· House(119-HR-4262)
To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Janice Schakowsky
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to reauthorize various programs related to health professions education. It amends several sections of the Public Health Service Act to establish funding levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation covers a wide range of areas including scholarships, loan repayments, and specialized training. These include provisions for primary care, dentistry, geriatrics, and pediatric specialties. It also addresses workforce development and health care workforce analysis.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill directly funds scholarships and loan repayment programs for students in health professions.
Does this make college cost less?+5
The bill provides scholarships and educational assistance to help individuals afford health profession training.
Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?+5
The bill allocates funding for loan repayment programs for health professionals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Scholarships and Educational Assistance: The bill provides funding for scholarships for disadvantaged students (Section 740(b)) and educational assistance for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (Section 42 U.S.C. 293d(c)). This could help individuals access health profession education.
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Support for Health Professionals: Funding is allocated for loan repayments and fellowships regarding faculty positions (Section 740(b)) and a pediatric specialty loan repayment program (Section 775(e)). This may assist professionals in managing educational debt.
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Enhanced Training Programs: The bill authorizes funding for primary care training and enhancement (Section 747(c)(1)), training in general, pediatric, and public health dentistry (Section 748(f)), and education and training relating to geriatrics (Section 753(d)). This could improve the availability of specialized medical care.
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Community and Workforce Development: Money is designated for Area Health Education Centers (Section 751(j)(1)) and public health workforce development (Section 770(a)). These programs could strengthen local health services and the overall public health workforce.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Children+3Good For Seniors+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5Improves Student Loan Relief+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan