This legislation recognizes the need to revise and modernize the authorities for the health centers programs. It adopts the administrations proposals to consolidate and simplify the process for awarding grants and operating the programs. The new single authority and consolidated funding will include all programs. whether community or migrant health centers or health care for the homeless or residents of public housing. I am pleased that S. 1044 maintains a focus on special populations and makes clear that the health centers programs must continue to meet the unique needs of homeless people. migrant farm workers. and others. S. 1044 also authorizes a new loan guarantee program. to enable health centers to form or join integrated service networks. but at the same time retain their mission to provide highquality care and a broad range of services to medically underserved people. To participate in such plans. health centers often are required to have capital in reserve. as well as to pay for costs associated with development of networks.