H.R. 2342 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
H.R. 2342 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 14, 2015, sponsored by John Shimkus with 106 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of the National Health Service Corps. Makes physical therapists eligible for repayment of their educational loans in order to ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Shimkus (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 15, 2015)
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