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More Nurses and Doctors for USA: Visa Facilitation During COVID-19

This act aims to increase the number of nurses and physicians in the United States during the COVID-19 crisis. It does so by recapturing previously unused immigrant visas, which should help fill staffing shortages in healthcare. Citizens may experience improved access to medical care due to increased personnel.
Key points
Up to 40,000 additional visas will be available for professional nurses (25,000) and physicians (15,000), plus their families.
These visas will not be subject to per-country limits, speeding up their issuance.
Applications for these professionals will be processed with priority and without additional fees.
Employers must attest that hiring a foreign worker will not displace a U.S. worker.
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Print number: 117_HR_2255
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Process start date: 2021-03-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2255.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Up to 40,000 additional visas will be available for professional nurses (25,000) and physicians (15,000), plus their families.
  • These visas will not be subject to per-country limits, speeding up their issuance.
  • Applications for these professionals will be processed with priority and without additional fees.
  • Employers must attest that hiring a foreign worker will not displace a U.S. worker.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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