FASHP letter on budget reconciliation – Senate

Dear Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, Chairman Graham, Chairman Cassidy, Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Merkley, Ranking Member Sanders, and Ranking Member Wyden,

The 19 member organizations of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) urge you to reject the House Budget Resolution and 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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