Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026

Adam Smith

Democrat · WA · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

• Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8)Original· 2026-10-01

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-10-01

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English summary pending. Introduced on 2026-10-01. Check back soon — summaries are generated as bills progress through Congress.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10708 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10708 To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2026 Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO IMMIGRANTS BECOMING NURSES OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 755 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 294e) the following: ``SEC. 755A. GRANTS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO IMMIGRANTS BECOMING NURSES OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to State, local, and Tribal governments and private organizations to reduce barriers to becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States for individuals who are-- ``(1) lawfully admitted for permanent residence; ``(2) admitted as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; ``(3) granted asylum under section 208 of such Act; or ``(4) an immigrant otherwise authorized to be employed in the United States. ``(b) Use of Funds.--A State, local, or Tribal government receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant to reduce barriers described in subsection (a), which may include-- ``(1) paying the costs of-- ``(A) education or training to become a nurse or allied health professional; and ``(B) licensing or certification, including the costs of preparing for and taking any examination applicable to the nursing or allied health profession selected by the individual; ``(2) providing a living stipend to individuals studying for such examination; ``(3) providing classes in English as a second language; and ``(4) assisting in obtaining overseas academic or training records.''. SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS TO SERVE IN NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS. Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following: ``(j) Service by Immigrants.--Notwithstanding any provision of law that would otherwise require a member of the National Health Service Corps to be a United States citizen or national, an individual described in section 755A(a) may be eligible-- ``(1) to serve in the National Health Service Corps; and ``(2) to participate in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A or the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program under section 338B.''. <all>

• HR10707Internationally Trained Physicians Assistance Act of 2026
  Referred to Committee · 2026-10-01
• HR10077Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026
  Referred to Committee · 2026-08-10
• HRES1468Encouraging Congress to pursue reforms to ensure that all United States citizens contribute to funding the operations of the Federal Government in proportion to the economic gains they realize.
  Referred to Committee · 2026-07-30
• HR9765Educators for America Act
  Referred to Committee · 2026-07-16