Vet HP Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 26, 2019)
Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program, located at a minimum of five VA medical centers, to provide a clinical observation experience to students who are enrolled at an institution of higher education that has referred them to the program.
The VA shall give priority to students who (1) resided in a health professional shortage area, (2) are first-generation college students, (3) have been referred by minority-serving institutions, (4) are veterans, or (5) indicate an intention to specialize in an occupation with a health professional shortage.
What just happenedSep 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate