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H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
4/15/2026, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7961
H.R. 7961 in the 119th Congress, introduced on March 17, 2026, aims to exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction imposed by the Presidential Proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers."
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Current Status of Bill HR 7961
Bill HR 7961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2026. Bill HR 7961 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2026. Bill HR 7961's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 17, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7961
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
104Democrat Cosponsors
81Republican Cosponsors
23Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7961
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7961
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.
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.
Comments
Pablo Nichols
41,480
11 days ago
I don't like this new bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and my family. I don't think it's fair for them to bring in more doctors from other countries when we have plenty here already. Why can't they just focus on helping American doctors instead of bringing in more competition? This bill is gonna make things harder for us, I just know it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7961
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