S.2210: Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1998

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Bill Summary

Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1998 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant classification for (nonimmigrant) nurses in health professional shortage areas. Sets forth admissions requirements, including a maximum three-year stay. Limits: (1) eligible hospitals; (2) fiscal year entrants; and (3) the number of entrants permitted to work in any one State. Requires the Secretary of Labor to compile a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 24, 1998

Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

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