Vet HP Act

United States116th CongressHR-1271House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 7, 2019

Summary

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act (Sec. 3) 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.

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  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2335)

    House of Representatives

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  3. Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Senate

  4. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.

    Senate