HR 2656 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to provide for a 2-year pilot program in the Peace Corps for the purpose of providing, and training foreign nationals to provide, health care services in 2 host countries.

Introduced 1987-06-10· Sponsored by Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1987-06-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the President to establish a health care service training pilot program for FY 1988 and 1989 in two host countries which have existing Peace Corps programs. Requires such pilot programs to: (1) train foreign nationals of the host country to deliver health care services; and (2) provide basic health care to people of the host country. Provides for a health service team composed of physicians, dentists, and nurses for each host country. Earmarks a specified amount of Peace Corps appropriations for such program.…

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