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- H.R.5924
H.R.5924: Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (14 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act - Amends the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 to lift the numerical limitations for employment based immigrants (and accompanying family members) for nurses and physical therapists until September 30, 2011, subject to a cap. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose a fee upon each petitioning employer who uses such a visa to provide employment for an alien as a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 2 .
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| April 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) |