H.R. 5134 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
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.
H.R. 5134 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Jo Ann Emerson with 107 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 62 Democrats, 44 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 19, 2006)
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