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- H.R.988
H.R.988: Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2009
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
117 (76 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of provisions concerning the National Health Service Corps. Makes physical therapists eligible for repayment of their educational loans in order to ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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| Feb. 11, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Marion Berry (D-Ark.) |