This bill would exempt foreign healthcare workers seeking H–1B visas from a recent presidential restriction that requires a $100,000 payment to enter the United States. The legislation specifically applies to physicians and other healthcare professionals who have job offers or employment in the U.S. healthcare system, allowing them to enter without paying the additional fee while still paying standard H–1B visa fees. The bill aims to address potential healthcare workforce shortages by making it easier for hospitals and medical facilities to recruit qualified foreign medical professionals. There is no specific funding authorization or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation. The bill was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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