Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2023)
Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023
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 repayment awards to health care providers who agree to work in areas with health care provider shortages.
What just happenedMay 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2023
- May 26, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 25, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 25, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 25, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House