Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2008

Summary

Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2008 - 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. 1 August 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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2. 1 August 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 1 August 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 1 August 2008 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 August 2008

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• John Boozman · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• NITA LOWEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] · D · Cosponsor
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