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H.R.6519: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to temporary admission of nonimmigrant aliens to the United States for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced July 16, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include among nonimmigrant classifications: (1) an alien seeking to enter the United States temporarily and solely to receive medical treatment (including participation in a research study) for a disease or condition that if untreated threatens to undermine the alien's survival or day-to-day functioning with an increased likelihood of progression to a more severe disease or condition; or (2) such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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July 16, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |