Bill114th CongressFiled May 14, 2015Health
H.R. 2342
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 14, 2015)
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
Amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of the National Health Service Corps. Makes physical therapists eligible for repayment of their educational loans in order to ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.
What just happenedMay 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15](R-IL)Sponsor
106 cosponsors73 D33 R
106cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills6subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2015
- May 15, 2015Committee
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
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Introduced in House