National Nurse Service Corps Act of 1988
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 1988)
National Nurse Service Corps Act of 1988 - Amends subpart II (National Health Service Corps Program) of title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make available at least 50 percent of the amount appropriated for scholarships and loan repayments under the subpart for individuals who are attending programs for the education of nurse practitioners and who agree to serve in a health manpower shortage area that has a shortage of nurse practitioners.
Provides for the designation of any area, medical facility, or population group that has a shortage of nurse practitioners as a health manpower shortage area.
Amends title VIII (Nurse Training) of the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for student loan interest and principal payments for certain individuals who enter into agreements to serve as nurses in areas which have a shortage of nurses.
What just happenedMay 24, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- May 24, 1988CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - May 12, 1988IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 12, 1988IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 1988IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House