Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 17, 2026Immigration
H.R. 7961
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17](R-NY)Sponsor
42 cosponsors36 D6 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 17, 2026
- Mar 17, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 17, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 17, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House