HB425

Providing for J-1 Visa Waiver Physician Grant Program.

Introduced·1/31/25

Pennsylvania HB425 establishes a grant program for employers to hire primary care physicians with J-1 visas.

Pennsylvania HB425 creates the J-1 Visa Waiver Primary Care Physician Grant Program, administered by the Department of Health. Employers can apply for grants to cover the salaries of primary care physicians with J-1 visas, aiming to address physician shortages in designated underserved areas. Grants are up to $100,000 per year for three years, with priority given to employers not previously awarded a grant. The program includes annual reporting requirements and compliance checks to ensure proper use of funds.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

9:30 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Sep 10, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Sep 10, 2025

House

Laid on the table

Jun 3, 2025

House

Reported as amended