Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 9, 2021Health
S. 2676
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 9, 2021)
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021
This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.
What just happenedAug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateAug 9, 2021
- Aug 9, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Aug 9, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate