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Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2676| Senate 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (5)
Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021 This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-970
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019
Jun 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3759
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-970
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019
  • June 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3759
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • August 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3759: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021
Education programs fundingHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationStudent aid and college costs

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2676| Senate 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021 This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-970
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019
Jun 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3759
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-970
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019
  • June 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3759
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • August 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (5)
Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3759: Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Education programs fundingHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationStudent aid and college costs