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H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

USA119th CongressHR-7961| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (28)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to create an exemption for certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers. Its primary purpose is to free health care workers from the entry restrictions outlined in a specific Presidential Proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers." Under this bill, H-1B nonimmigrants employed or offered employment in the health care workforce would not be subject to the proclamation's restrictions, which currently require a substantial $100,000 payment for entry. The legislation explicitly prohibits any additional fees from being imposed on these exempt health care workers beyond the standard H-1B fees already established by law, thereby easing their entry into the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

USA119th CongressHR-7961| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to create an exemption for certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers. Its primary purpose is to free health care workers from the entry restrictions outlined in a specific Presidential Proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers." Under this bill, H-1B nonimmigrants employed or offered employment in the health care workforce would not be subject to the proclamation's restrictions, which currently require a substantial $100,000 payment for entry. The legislation explicitly prohibits any additional fees from being imposed on these exempt health care workers beyond the standard H-1B fees already established by law, thereby easing their entry into the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (28)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted