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- H.R.1761
H.R.1761: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 17, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (11 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), thereby making occupational therapists eligible for the NHSC fellowship program for the delivery of primary health services in health professional shortage areas, the NHSC Scholarship Program, and the NHSC Loan...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 13, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) |