HR 7961 United States House · 119th Congress

H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

This bill exempts H-1B visa holders working in healthcare from a presidential restriction that requires a $100,000 payment for entry into the United States. It directly affects foreign medical professionals and healthcare workers who hold H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The legislation removes the additional fee requirement for these workers while limiting any fees that may be charged to the standard amount already established under immigration law. The bill defines healthcare workers using the existing definition from the Affordable Care Act and was introduced in the 119th Congress in March 2026.
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Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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1 primary · 65 co-sponsors

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Party
State
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Photo of Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
NY
17
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
MD
6
Co
Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
Co
Photo of Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
IL
10
Co
Photo of Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
PA
2
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
Co
Photo of Chrissy Houlahan
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
PA
6
Co
Photo of Cleo Fields
Cleo Fields
DDemocratic
LA
6
Co
Photo of Daniel Meuser
Daniel Meuser
RRepublican
PA
9
Co
Photo of Daniel S. Goldman
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
NY
10