H.R. 1232 (110th): Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 746 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Mar 02, 2007

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 28, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2007
Cosponsors
97 cosponsors (64D, 33R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research.

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Last updated Feb 28, 2007.
5 pages

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2/28/2007--Introduced.
Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to veterinary schools or institutions offering training for veterinarians to improve public health preparedness through increasing the number of veterinarians in the workforce. Requires the Secretary to give preference to applicants that demonstrate a comprehensive approach by involving more than one such school or institution.

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