Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026
Public Health Jobs: Student Loan Repayment Extension
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is actively moving through the initial steps required to become law.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and continues a program that is already working.
Key Points
- This bill would keep a federal program running that helps pay off student loans for people working in public health.
- It helps workers in local health departments and those who focus on preparing for big disease outbreaks or biological threats.
- By helping with debt, the government hopes to keep talented people in these important jobs so the country is ready for the next health crisis.
- The plan would extend the program for five more years, keeping it active through 2031.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026
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