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On the recordAugust 1, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1933) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 1933 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANT NURSES IN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. (a) Extension of Period of Authorized Admission.--Section 212(m)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(3)) is amended to read as follows: ``(3) The initial period of authorized admission as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) shall be 3 years, and may be extended once for an additional 3-year period.''. (b) Number of Visas.--Section 212(m)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(4)) is amended by striking ``500.'' and inserting ``300.''. (c) Portability.--Section 214(n) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.…
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Lamar Smith
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