Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2025

# Bill Summary: Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would reauthorize a federal loan repayment program designed to help recruit and retain workers in public health and biological preparedness fields. If passed, it would allow the government to continue or expand a program that helps pay off student loans for people who work in critical health emergency and disease prevention roles. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit healthcare workers, epidemiologists, laboratory technicians, and other professionals employed in public health agencies and biodefense positions.

It could also indirectly benefit the public by helping ensure these agencies can attract qualified staff during health emergencies and ongoing disease surveillance efforts. **Current Status** The bill (HR 4445) was introduced by Representative Jason Crow (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No additional details about specific loan repayment amounts or program changes are currently available.