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H.R.1686: Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 12, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 12, 2019
Bill Summary
Physician Assistant Education Public Health Initiatives Act of 2019 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to physician assistance education programs for clinical education and training. Half of available grant funds must go to programs at underserved sites in rural areas. HRSA must prioritize funding programs that focus on pediatrics, women’s health, or behavioral health. Further, the bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 12, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |