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H.R. 2759 (105th)

Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act of 1998

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Introduced

29 October 1997

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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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10 August 2026

Summary

Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act of 1997 - Amends Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant classification for (nonimmigrant) nurses in health professional shortage areas. Sets forth admissions requirements, including a maximum five-year stay. Limits fiscal year entrants and the number of such entrants permitted to work in any one State. Requires the Secretary of Labor to compile a public list of facilities petitioning for the admission of each such nurse.

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