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Removing H-1B Visa Caps for Department of Veterans Affairs Employees

The bill, cited as the "Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove the numerical limitation on H-1B visas for aliens employed (or who have received an offer of employment) at the Department of Veterans Affairs or certified State homes. These workers are also exempted from the Presidential Proclamation dated September 19, 2025, regarding restrictions on the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers. The amendment takes effect 6 months after enactment.
Key points
Removes the numerical cap on H-1B visas for aliens employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs or certified State homes.
Exempts these employees from the Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers.
The legislation is titled the "Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act."
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5985
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5985.

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 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Removes the numerical cap on H-1B visas for aliens employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs or certified State homes.
  • Exempts these employees from the Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers.
  • The legislation is titled the "Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act."
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12].

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 2025-12-31.

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