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NURSE Visa Act 2026: Increasing healthcare staff in shortage areas

This bill increases the number of visas for foreign nurses to address staffing shortages in the U.S. healthcare system. It aims to improve patient care by requiring facilities to maintain specific staffing ratios.
Key points
Increases the annual nurse visa cap from 500 to 20,000.
Targets areas with the most significant healthcare worker shortages.
Requires medical facilities to implement policies on nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7351
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NURSE Visa Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7351.

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 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the annual nurse visa cap from 500 to 20,000.
  • Targets areas with the most significant healthcare worker shortages.
  • Requires medical facilities to implement policies on nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.
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. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8].

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 2026-02-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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