To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 17, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
National Veterinary Medical Service Act - Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide veterinary school educational loan repayment assistance (for tuition and educational and living expenses) to veterinarians who agree to practice in veterinary shortage situations.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements (60-day maximum working days during a one-year period) with such veterinarians to provide services to the Federal Government in emergency situations. Provides additional loan repayment and a salary for such service.
Authorizes the Secretary, in determining veterinarian shortage situations, to consider the needs of urban or rural areas, the Federal Government, and areas of practice such as public health, epidemiology, and food safety.
Provides for breach remedies and related waiver authority.
Directs the Secretary to make related tax liability payments to participants.
Authorizes appropriations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14810)
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1367.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11164-11166)
Mr. Gutknecht moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11164-11165)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11164-11165)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15865)
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15865)
Enacted as Public Law 108-161
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S15865)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S15865)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-161.
Became Public Law No: 108-161.