FASHP letter on budget reconciliation – House

Dear Speaker Johnson, Leader Jeffries, Chairman Walberg, Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Scott, and Ranking Member Neal,

The 19 member organizations of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) urge you to ensure that any forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation does not negatively impact students and student loan borrowers, which would have substantial ramifications on access to higher education across the country. This includes the elimination of student loan programs for graduate study as well as longstanding tax deductions, which provide financial assistance to students and borrowers. We are especially concerned with the impact of such proposals on health professions education and the future health care workforce in the United States.

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