HR 4997 109th Congress

Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

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Became Public Law No: 109-477.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 5, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Physicians for Underserved Areas Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, as amended, to extend the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas) program through June 1, 2008. Makes such amendment effective as if enacted on May 31, 2006.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 5, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Physicians for Underserved Areas Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, as amended, to extend the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas) program through June 1, 2008. Makes such amendment effective as if enacted on May 31, 2006.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 5, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Physicians for Underserved Areas Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, as amended, to extend the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas) program through June 1, 2008. Makes such amendment effective as if enacted on May 31, 2006.
Physicians for Underserved Areas Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, as amended, to extend the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas) program through June 1, 2008. Makes such amendment effective as if enacted on May 31, 2006.
Physicians for Underserved Areas Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994, as amended, to make the J-1 visa (medical services in underserved areas) program permanent.

Actions

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 109-477.

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 109-477.

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2007-01-12T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2007-01-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2007-01-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2006-12-11T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2006-12-09T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11830)

2006-12-09T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11830)

2006-12-07T00:00:00

Received in the Senate, read twice.

2006-12-06T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

2006-12-06T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2006-12-06T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/7/2006 H8809)

2006-12-06T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/7/2006 H8809)

2006-12-06T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4997.

2006-12-06T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8809-8812)

2006-12-06T00:00:00

Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-715.

2006-12-05T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-715.

2006-09-27T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2006-09-27T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2006-05-18T00:00:00

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

2006-05-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

2006-05-01T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

2006-03-16T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2006-03-16T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2006-03-16T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Immigration

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