I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6676 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2020 Mr. Rush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for full repayment under National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program in case of a 5-year commitment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creation of Opportunities for Medical Manpower in Underserved Neighborhoods by Indemnifying Tuition and Incentivizing Exceptional Service Act or the COMMUNITIES Act . 2. Full repayment under National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program in case of 5-year commitment Section 338(g)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1(g)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Full repayment in case of 5-year commitment In the case of an individual who, pursuant to subsection (f)(1)(B)(iv), agrees to serve for a period of obligated service equal to 5 years, the Secretary, for each such year of obligated service, shall pay (subject to the availability of appropriations) on behalf of the individual the total amount owed by such individual for loans described in paragraph (1), divided by 5. .