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S.619: 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 14, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2017
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 14, 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 |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 14, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |