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Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5621| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (11)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to improve patient access to physical therapy services, particularly in underserved areas, and address workforce shortages. It amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, allowing them to receive loan repayment in exchange for serving in designated Physical Therapy Health Professional Target Areas. To support this expansion, the bill allocates an additional $15 million specifically for physical therapists participating in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Furthermore, it amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage, ensuring that physical therapy services are included in the services provided by Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers, effective January 1, 2027. These provisions aim to integrate physical therapy more broadly into primary care settings and improve healthcare access.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2802
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3759
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4829
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2802
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3759
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4829
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5621| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
This legislation seeks to improve patient access to physical therapy services, particularly in underserved areas, and address workforce shortages. It amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, allowing them to receive loan repayment in exchange for serving in designated Physical Therapy Health Professional Target Areas. To support this expansion, the bill allocates an additional $15 million specifically for physical therapists participating in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Furthermore, it amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage, ensuring that physical therapy services are included in the services provided by Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers, effective January 1, 2027. These provisions aim to integrate physical therapy more broadly into primary care settings and improve healthcare access.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2802
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3759
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4829
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2802
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3759
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4829
    Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Diana DeGette

Diana DeGette

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (11)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted