Public Law 109-477 · H.R. 4997 · Became law

Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

Official title: “To extend for 2 years the authority to grant waivers of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to certain international medical graduates.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on December 9, 2006. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on January 12, 2007.

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