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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Mar 17, 2026
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 65 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
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Michael Lawler
RRepublican
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
Co
Cleo Fields
DDemocratic
Co
Daniel Meuser
RRepublican
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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