H.R. 1312 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 1312 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 4, 2015, sponsored by Cathy McMorris Rodgers with 137 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
- Mar 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 137
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include optometry services in primary health services for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 89 Democrats, 48 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 6, 2015)
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- H.R. 876: NOTICE Act
- S. 139: Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015
- H.R. 1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
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- S. 799: Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015
- S. 599: Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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