Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced
Summary
Extends authorization of the Public Health and Bio‑Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program. This bill would replace the program's current authorized window of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 with a new authorization covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031. It would not change eligibility, funding levels, procedures, or any other program terms beyond extending the authorized time period. The short title is the Public Health and Bio‑Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More loan repayment for public health workers
If enacted, this bill would extend the Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Program's authorization. It would replace the phrase fiscal years 2023 through 2025 with fiscal years 2027 through 2031. If you have federal student loans and work in public health or bio-preparedness, the program would stay available through FY2027–2031. The bill does not specify funding amounts or change eligibility, payment rules, or procedures. The amendment would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Sponsored 4/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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