S 895 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

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

Introduced 1987-04-01· Sponsored by Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1987-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes 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. Authorizes appropriations.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat