Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.2342
H.R.2342: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 14, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2015
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
106 (73 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015 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 |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
| May 14, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
|
| May 14, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by John Shimkus (R-Ill.) |