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S.970: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 This bill makes the provision of physical therapy services a profession eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program assists specified health care professionals to repay eligible student loans in exchange for providing services in areas with limited access to health care.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |