House Bill 1639
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1639
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2017
This bill 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. The bill makes physical therapists eligible for repayment of their educational loans in order to ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.
March 20, 2017
03/24/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/20/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/20/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:34 PM