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H.R.1639: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 20, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2017
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (38 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 20, 2017
Bill Summary
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017 This bill 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. The bill 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 |
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March 24, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 20, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 20, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by John Shimkus (R-Ill.) |