Bills · S 2954
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2954Health
Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to tackle two big problems in healthcare: the high cost of medical education and the shortage of primary care doctors. Attending medical school in the U.S. is extremely expensive, often leaving new doctors with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, which can discourage them from choosing lower-paying specialties like primary care. By covering tuition, this bill could make medical school accessible to more students, regardless of their financial background.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more doctors choosing to become general practitioners, family doctors, or pediatricians, improving access to basic healthcare services for communities across the country. If it doesn't pass, medical education costs will likely remain a significant barrier, and the shortage of primary care providers could continue or worsen, making it harder for people to get routine check-ups and preventative care.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes "MED Grants" to cover tuition and fees for students pursuing Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees.
This directly addresses the high cost of medical education by making it tuition-free for eligible students.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant recipients to serve as primary care physicians for at least 10 years after completing their training, within a 15-year window.
This provision aims to increase the number of primary care doctors, which are crucial for public health.
PROVISION 03
Converts the grant to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan if the service obligation is not met, with repayment amounts based on years of service completed.
This creates accountability for the service commitment, ensuring the investment in medical education achieves its intended goal.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
I· Vermont
YRS IN OFFICE
35
BILLS LED
56
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in Senate
SEP 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2954
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
Senate BillS 2954Health
Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
38 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
