October 1, 2026
Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering the health care workforce, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title; finding.
(a) Short title.—This Act may be cited as the. “Internationally Trained Physicians Assistance Act of 2026”.
- (b) Finding.—Congress finds that several States have implemented alternative pathways to licensure for internationally trained physicians to address health workforce shortages and improve access to care in underserved communities.