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Supporting Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Professions

This act aims to help immigrants legally residing in the U.S. become nurses or other allied health professionals. Through this program, individuals can receive financial support for education, licensing, and English language training, which is intended to help fill healthcare workforce gaps.
Key points
Access to grants covering education, training, examination, and licensing costs for immigrants pursuing healthcare careers.
Possibility of receiving a living stipend while preparing for professional examinations.
Support for English language classes and obtaining overseas academic records.
Immigrants may be eligible to serve in the National Health Service Corps and participate in scholarship and loan repayment programs.
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Print number: 118_HR_3731
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2023-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3731.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Access to grants covering education, training, examination, and licensing costs for immigrants pursuing healthcare careers.
  • Possibility of receiving a living stipend while preparing for professional examinations.
  • Support for English language classes and obtaining overseas academic records.
  • Immigrants may be eligible to serve in the National Health Service Corps and participate in scholarship and loan repayment programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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