Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-21T15:18:38Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4420 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/21/2026, 3:18 PM

Summary of Bill S 4420

The bill titled "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Services to include physical therapy services, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 28, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill S 4420

Bill S 4420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill S 4420 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2026. Bill S 4420's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 28, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4420

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4420

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4420

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Services to include physical therapy services, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4420

Martin Heinrich

New MexicoDemocrat

Mike Rounds

South DakotaRepublican

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