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- H.R.1252
H.R.1252: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 19, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2013
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
130 (90 Democrats, 40 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 19, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 19, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by John Shimkus (R-Ill.) |