HR 1271 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Vet HP Act

Introduced 2019-02-14· Sponsored by Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.(2019-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program, located at a minimum of five VA medical centers, to provide a clinical observation experience to students who are enrolled at an institution of higher education that has referred them to the program. The VA shall give priority to students who (1) resided in a health professional shortage area, (2) are first-generation college students, (3) have been referred by minority-serving institutions, (4) are veterans, or (5) indicate an intention to specialize in an occupation with a health professional shortage.…

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Cosponsors (6)

4 Democrats2 Republicans