Public Law 106-406 · H.R. 2961 · Became law

International Patient Act of 2000

Official title: “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a 3-year pilot program under which the Attorney General may extend the period for voluntary departure in the case of certain nonimmigrant aliens who require medical treatment in the United States and were admitted under the visa waiver pilot program, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on October 19, 2000. No individual votes are recorded.

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