S. 914 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act of 2005
S. 914 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 27, 2005, sponsored by Wayne Allard with 33 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 27, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to improve public health preparedness through increasing the number of veterinarians in the workforce.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wayne Allard (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Apr 27, 2005)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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