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S.948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program through FY2021. Aliens coming to the United States under a J-1 nonimmigrant visa to receive medical training typically must leave the country and reside for two years abroad before being eligible to apply...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |