HR 7961·Federal·house
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
In CommitteeFiled Mar 17, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 17, 2026
Summary
The bill removes the requirement that H‑1B physicians and other health‑care workers pay a $100,000 fee to enter the United States under a 2025 presidential proclamation. It also bars any additional fees beyond the standard H‑1B charge. The change is intended to help fill health‑care staffing needs.
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