HR 10708·Federal·house
Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 1, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide grant funding aimed at helping immigrants enter nursing and other allied health careers. It would affect immigrant individuals seeking these professions and the health workforce that could benefit from a larger, more diverse pool of providers. By easing entry barriers, the measure seeks to address health‑care staffing shortages and promote workforce diversity.
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