H.R.7961

H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

Introduced·3/17/26

Exempts H-1B health care workers from a Presidential Proclamation fee restriction.

The H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act exempts H-1B health care workers from the fee restriction under the Presidential Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This means health care workers on H-1B visas are not subject to the $100,000 fee requirement for entry into the United States. The Act also prohibits any additional fees beyond what is specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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History

Mar 17

House

Introduced in House

Mar 17

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.