LEGISLATION/H.R. 4079

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

118-HR-4079118th CongressIntroduced Jun 13, 2023Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5](R-KY-5)
13 cosponsors

Summary

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program. Under the program, certain health care providers may receive up to $250,000 in repayment assistance for higher education loans if they provide treatment or recovery services for those with substance use disorders. Providers must work full-time for at least six years at an approved facility that is in a locality with a higher-than-average rate of drug overdose deaths or that is in a mental health professional shortage area. 

Subjects

Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth personnelHigher educationMedical educationStudent aid and college costs

Actions (4)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 16, 2023House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 13, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2023Library of Congress