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H.R.1285 To amend the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999 to remove the limitation for nonimmigrant classification for nurses in health professional shortage areas.

The bill repeals a provision of the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999 that limits the non-immigrant classification for nurses working in areas where nurses are in short supply. The change will allow for increased healthcare in those areas.

Sponsor: Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL-1^st)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote June 20, 2006.

Cost to the taxpayers: No cost data available

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