H.R. 5571 [110th]: To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement... (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 5571:

To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement...

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To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA16]show cosponsors (1)

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Status:

	Introduced	Mar 10, 2008
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Apr 2, 2008
	Amendments (1 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	May 21, 2008
	Passed Senate	Sep 26, 2008
	Signed by President	Oct 8, 2008

This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.

Last Action:

Oct 8, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-362.

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May 21, 2008: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative’s position was not kept.

Sep 26, 2008: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each senator’s position was not kept.

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