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A bill to extend the authorized period of stay within the United States for certain nurses.

Public Law 104-302 · S. 2197 · 104th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 11, 1996 · Immigration

Sponsor: Sen. Lauch Faircloth (R-NC)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Carol Moseley Braun

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Extends the authorized period of U.S. stay for certain alien nurses through September 30, 1997.

Prohibits such aliens from changing employment.

Committees

The record shows no committee referral for this bill.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.

  1. Oct 11, 1996Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-302.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 9, 1996PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 4, 1996FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. Oct 3, 1996FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  9. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.