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US S1815
US S1815A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
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Introduced
12/12/2013
12/12/2013
In Committee
12/12/2013
12/12/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act, a federal law that governs health services in the United States, to officially recognize occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals. This change is specifically for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), a program that provides scholarships and loan repayment to healthcare professionals who agree to work in underserved areas. By including occupational therapists in this designation, the bill aims to expand the pool of professionals eligible for NHSC support, thereby increasing access to mental and behavioral health services for communities in need.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 12/12/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1815/all-info | 12/13/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1815is/pdf/BILLS-113s1815is.pdf | 12/18/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1815is/pdf/BILLS-113s1815is.pdf.pdf | 12/18/2013 |
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