Bill116th CongressFiled May 16, 2019Health
H.R. 2802
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2019)
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.
What just happenedMay 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1](D-CO)Sponsor
97 cosponsors61 D36 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2019
- May 17, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- May 16, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House