S. 2302 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to improve access to physicians in medically underserved areas.
S. 2302 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 7, 2004, sponsored by Kent Conrad with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 7, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 108-441
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to reauthorize for a period of two years the Conrad State 30 program, which annually allows each State to request up to 30 waivers of the home residency requirement applicable to J-1 foreign medical graduates for medical service in health professional shortage areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kent Conrad (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 7, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 17, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 22, 2004
- Became lawDec 3, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-441. (Dec 3, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 17, 2004 · Passed407–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To improve access to physicians in medically underserved areasHouse · Nov 17, 2004
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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