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S.602: 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 19, 2013
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 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 19, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 19, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |