United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 2802 — Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 This bill makes the provision of physical therapy services a profession eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program assists specified health care professionals to repay eligible student loans in exchange for providing services in areas with limited access to health care.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill allows physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and expands the definition of primary health services.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)

    or mental health, → mental health, or physical therapy,

    The definition of primary health services is expanded to include physical therapy.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254l-1(a)

    an adequate supply of physical therapists, including physical therapists for the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder; and

    The scholarship program will now ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254l-1(b)(1)(A)

    , or be certified → ; be certified

    The eligibility requirements are clarified to include certification as a condition.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254l-1(b)(1)(A)

    ; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy

    Individuals with doctoral or master's degrees in physical therapy can now participate.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254l-1(b)(1)(B)

    physical therapy,

    Physical therapy is now recognized as a relevant field for eligibility.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254l-1(b)(1)(C)(ii)

    physical therapy,

    The eligibility criteria now explicitly include physical therapy for participants.

  • 42 U.S.C. 254l-1

    Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible.

    Professionals are allowed to participate in multiple loan repayment programs.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2802 do?
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 This bill makes the provision of physical therapy services a profession eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program assists specified health care professionals to repay eligible student loans in exchange for providing services in areas with limited access to health care.
Who sponsors HR 2802?
HR 2802 is sponsored by DeGette, Diana (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2802?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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