Pharmacy Education Aid Act of 2003

Summary

Pharmacy Education Aid Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to permit payments of up to $35,000 on behalf of a qualifying individual with a pharmacy degree for the repayment of pharmacy education loans for each year (two-year minimum) that such person serves in a health care facility with a critical shortage of pharmacists. Provides for: (1) additional tax liability payments; (2) financial need preference; and (3) Federal repayment for recipient breach of agreement unless otherwise waived. Directs the Secretary to make payments of up to $35,000 on behalf of a qualifying individual with a pharmacy degree or in the final year of such study for the repayment of pharmacy educational loans for each year (two-year minimum) that such person serves as a faculty member at a school of pharmacy which provides assistance to: (1) medically underserved areas; (2) prisons; (3) veterans or the armed forces; (4) the Indian Health Service; or (5) a disproportionate share hospital under the Social Security Act .

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Timeline

1. 21 November 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 November 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 November 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 November 2003

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 4 December 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 November 2003 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 November 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 November 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 November 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3] · R · Sponsor
• Michael Simpson · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] · R · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
• DAVID PRICE · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

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