Number: RS22438
Title: Health Professions Programs in Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act: Appropriations History (FY2002-FY2009)
Authors: Bernice Reyes-Akinbileje, Domestic Social Policy Division; Mary Venetta Wright, Knowledge Services Group 
Abstract: The health professions programs in Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act provide grants, scholarships, and loans to support institutions and individuals in the education and training of health professionals (Title VII) and the nursing workforce (Title VIII). Funding for Title VII programs declined by about one-third from $295 million in FY2002 to $194 million in FY2008. The President's FY2009 budget proposes to eliminate funding for all Title VII programs. Statutory authority for the Title VII programs expired at the end of FY2002. Funding for the Title VIII programs increased by about two-thirds from $93 million in FY2002 to $156 million in FY2008. The President's FY2009 budget requests $110 million for Title VIII programs. This report provides a history of appropriations for the various Title VII and Title VIII health professions programs.
Pages: 6
Date: February 27, 2008