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Vet HP Act

USA116th CongressS-2569| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act 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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Mar 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1271
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Sep 26, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1271
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.


  • September 26, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 26, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1271: Vet HP Act
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHigher educationMedical educationVeterans' medical care

Vet HP Act

USA116th CongressS-2569| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act 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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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1271
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Sep 26, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1271
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.


  • September 26, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 26, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1271: Vet HP Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHigher educationMedical educationVeterans' medical care