Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025
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Topic: Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R) - AZ
Summary
This bill requires, through FY2027, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure a participant in the Health Professionals Scholarship program receives a contract for employment within 90 days of the completion of their courses. The program provides financial assistance to students in a direct or indirect health care services discipline in exchange for service in the Veterans Health Administration.
The contract must offer employment in the full-time clinical practice of the participant’s profession at a VA facility with the highest need.
Legislative Subjects
Armed Forces and National Security; Congressional oversight; Department of Veterans Affairs; Employee hiring; Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management; Health personnel; Higher education; Student aid and college costs; Veterans' medical care
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-09-16
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