I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6710 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 27, 2012 Ms. Richardson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To include geriatrics and gerontology in the definition of primary health services under the National Health Service Corps program.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Caring for an Aging America Act.

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Primary health services

Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by inserting geriatrics, gerontology, after pediatrics,.