H.R. 1285 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005
H.R. 1285 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2005, sponsored by Bobby L. Rush with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 109-423
What it does
Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999 to reauthorize and extend for three years the H-1C visa program providing nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bobby L. Rush (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2005
- Passed the HouseJun 20, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-423. (Dec 20, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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