To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 5134

Introduced

Apr 6, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Economics and Public Finance Education Federal aid to education Health Higher education Medical education Physical therapy Public health personnel Scholarships Social Welfare Student loan funds

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Summary

Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services;" and (2) make physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (to assure an adequate supply of physical therapists among other health professionals).

Actions

Apr 19, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 6, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 6, 2006

Introduced in House

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