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Doctors in our Borders Act

USA119th CongressHR-1201| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to significantly expand the availability of Conrad 30 waivers for physicians. Currently, each state is limited to recommending 30 international medical graduates for waivers from the two-year home residency requirement, which allows them to remain in the U.S. and practice in underserved areas. The bill specifically revises section 214(l)(1)(B) of the Act, changing the maximum number of waivers a state can recommend annually from 30 to 100 . This substantial increase aims to allow a greater number of foreign physicians to fulfill their service obligations and address healthcare shortages in designated areas within the United States.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4875
Doctors in our Borders Act
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4875
    Doctors in our Borders Act


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Doctors in our Borders Act

USA119th CongressHR-1201| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This legislation proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to significantly expand the availability of Conrad 30 waivers for physicians. Currently, each state is limited to recommending 30 international medical graduates for waivers from the two-year home residency requirement, which allows them to remain in the U.S. and practice in underserved areas. The bill specifically revises section 214(l)(1)(B) of the Act, changing the maximum number of waivers a state can recommend annually from 30 to 100 . This substantial increase aims to allow a greater number of foreign physicians to fulfill their service obligations and address healthcare shortages in designated areas within the United States.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4875
Doctors in our Borders Act
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4875
    Doctors in our Borders Act


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted