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H.R. 4477 (117th)

GRAD Act of 2021

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Introduced

16 July 2021

Last action

1 November 2022 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Subjects

Immigration, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Immigration · Education

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Summary

Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2021 or the GRAD Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions to expedite the processing of visas for aliens entering the United States for graduate medical education or training. Specifically, the State Department shall designate an officer or employee whose sole responsibility from March through June (and in any other time period as necessary) is to facilitate the expedited review of visa applications for such aliens. The State Department shall also provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries where the officers are serving.

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Timeline

  1. 16 July 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 July 2021

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E765)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 July 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 July 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 November 2022

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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