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Introduced
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational ther- apy, respiratory therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology. The key provisions include: 1) allowing the Secretary to award grants and contracts to eligible entities to provide scholarships, stipends, and assistance for students from underrepresented groups to complete education and training programs in these allied health professions; 2) requiring grant recipients to report on admission, retention, and graduation rates, and become ineligible for continued funding if they fail to improve falling rates; and 3) authorizing $8 million in annual appropriations for the first 5 fiscal years after the bill's enactment to carry out these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1679/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1679/BILLS-117s1679is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1679/BILLS-117s1679is.pdf.pdf |
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