Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026
S. 4637
A bill to increase by 5 the number of flex waivers available in each State for J-1 nonimmigrants and to establish a secondary physician match portal to assist alien physicians who are unable to find employment in their preferred State of residence to find employment in another State.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND](R-ND)Sponsor
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- May 21, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate