H.R. 988 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009
H.R. 988 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 11, 2009, sponsored by Marion Berry with 117 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 117
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of provisions concerning 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
Marion Berry (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 75 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 12, 2009)
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