Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 25, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 26, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill authorizes and expands programs to reduce barriers to enter the nursing or allied health professional workforce that are faced by some immigrants. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants to state, tribal, and local governments and private organizations for covering certain costs to assist lawfully present immigrants with entering such professions. These include costs related to education, training, or licensure and assistance in obtaining overseas academic or training records. The bill also makes lawfully present immigrants eligible to participate in the National Health Services Corps (NHSC). The NHSC provides scholarships and student loan repay...
Timeline · 3 actions
May 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.