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S 4283 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill, the Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends an existing federal program. It reauthorizes the Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which provides loan repayment assistance to professionals in public health and bio-preparedness fields. The key provision updates the program's funding authorization period. Specifically, it changes the authorization from fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to fiscal years 2027 through 2031, allowing the program to continue supporting this workforce.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reauthorizes and extends funding for a public health workforce loan repayment program, increasing government spending on essential public services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reauthorizes and extends funding for a public health workforce loan repayment program, strengthening healthcare workforce capacity and supporting public health initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends loan repayment assistance for public health workers, supporting workforce retention and employment benefits in a critical sector.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Apr 14, 2026
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Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
WI
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Susan M. Collins
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ME
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