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114-hr-4052114th Congress

To amend the Public Health Service Act to prioritize the treatment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries through the National Health Service Corps, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

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Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the priorities the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) uses in assigning National Health Service Corps (NHSC) members to health professional shortage areas and awarding contracts under the NHSC Loan Repayment Program. Specifically, HHS must prioritize: (1) assignment of members to areas with a high number of veterans with ailments resulting from traumatic brain injuries, and (2) awarding contracts to health professionals receiving training or trained in addressing post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • CHAKA FATTAH

    PA • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • CHARLES RANGEL

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • MICHAEL HONDA

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2015

Roll Call Votes

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