Authorizes grants to reduce barriers for immigrants to become nurses or allied health professionals.

The bill, titled the "Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026," authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments and private organizations. These grants aim to reduce barriers for immigrants to become nurses or allied health professionals. Eligible immigrants include those lawfully admitted for permanent residence, refugees, asylum grantees, and authorized immigrants. The grants can cover education, training, licensing, certification, English classes, and obtaining overseas academic records.

Authorizes grants to reduce barriers for immigrants to become nurses or allied health professionals.

The bill, titled the "Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026," authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to state, local, and tribal governments and private organizations. These grants aim to reduce barriers for immigrants to become nurses or allied health professionals. Eligible immigrants include those lawfully admitted for permanent residence, refugees, asylum grantees, and authorized immigrants. The grants can cover education, training, licensing, certification, English classes, and obtaining overseas academic records.