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Healthcare Staffing Boost: Recapturing Unused Visas for Nurses and Doctors.

This Act aims to strengthen the US healthcare system by utilizing up to 40,000 previously unused employment-based immigrant visas for medical professionals. By reserving 25,000 visas for nurses and 15,000 for physicians, the law seeks to quickly address critical staffing shortages. Citizens may benefit from improved access to care and reduced wait times for medical services.
Key points
Recaptures 40,000 unused employment visas specifically for professional nurses (25,000) and physicians (15,000).
Mandates free premium (expedited) processing for these visa applications, speeding up the arrival of essential medical staff.
Visas are exempt from per-country limits, facilitating the recruitment of professionals from countries with high immigration backlogs.
Requires employers to certify that hiring foreign workers will not displace existing US workers.
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Print number: 118_HR_6205
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Process start date: 2023-11-02
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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 118_HR_6205.

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 2023-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recaptures 40,000 unused employment visas specifically for professional nurses (25,000) and physicians (15,000).
  • Mandates free premium (expedited) processing for these visa applications, speeding up the arrival of essential medical staff.
  • Visas are exempt from per-country limits, facilitating the recruitment of professionals from countries with high immigration backlogs.
  • Requires employers to certify that hiring foreign workers will not displace existing US workers.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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