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H.R.1884: National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
137 (95 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of the National Health Service Corps to include optometry health services. Includes optometrists within: (1) the fellowship program for the delivery of primary health services in health professional shortage areas; (2) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program; and (3) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) |