H.R. 5571 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5571 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 10, 2008, sponsored by Zoe Lofgren with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 110-362
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to extend the J-1 visa waiver (Conrad state 30/medical services in underserved areas) program through March 6, 2009. Increases from five to 10 the number of alien physicians under such program who may serve in state facilities that treat patients from, but that may not be located in, a medically underserved area.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-362. (Oct 8, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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