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Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-5985| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to address staffing needs for veterans' healthcare by removing the numerical limitation on certain nonimmigrant visas. It specifically amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt H-1B nonimmigrant aliens who are employed or have received an offer of employment at the Department of Veterans Affairs or a VA-recognized State home from the annual visa cap, thereby facilitating the hiring of essential healthcare providers for veterans' services. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that any Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, including a specific one dated September 19, 2025, will not apply to these exempted H-1B nonimmigrants. The amendments outlined in this Act are scheduled to take effect six months following its enactment, ensuring a clear pathway for these critical healthcare professionals to enter and work in the United States without being subject to broader immigration restrictions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3735
Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3735
    Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-5985| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill aims to address staffing needs for veterans' healthcare by removing the numerical limitation on certain nonimmigrant visas. It specifically amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt H-1B nonimmigrant aliens who are employed or have received an offer of employment at the Department of Veterans Affairs or a VA-recognized State home from the annual visa cap, thereby facilitating the hiring of essential healthcare providers for veterans' services. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that any Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, including a specific one dated September 19, 2025, will not apply to these exempted H-1B nonimmigrants. The amendments outlined in this Act are scheduled to take effect six months following its enactment, ensuring a clear pathway for these critical healthcare professionals to enter and work in the United States without being subject to broader immigration restrictions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3735
Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3735
    Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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