H.R. 7961 Introduced Immigration

H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

To exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction under the Presidential Proclamation entitled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers", and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] Introduced March 17, 2026 Cosponsors 68 (61 D, 7 R) Latest action March 17, 2026

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  1. Mar 17, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Mar 17, 2026 Introduced in House

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