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H.R. 1036 (111th)

Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009

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Introduced

12 February 2009

Last action

1 October 2009 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Griffith, Parker [D-AL-5], Ann Kirkpatrick, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], ROBERT GOODLATTE, Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Cathy Rodgers, Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], DON YOUNG, Erik Paulsen, Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3], Keith Ellison, Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], James Himes

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): (1) the position of Director of Physical Therapy Service; and (2) degree and license requirements for appointment to a physical therapist position. Establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs Geriatric, Amputee, Polytrauma, and Rehabilitation Research Fellowships Program to assist in the recruitment of qualified physical therapists for VHA positions specializing in the areas of geriatrics, amputee rehabilitation, polytrauma care, and rehabilitation research.

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Timeline

  1. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 October 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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