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To exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction under the Presidential Proclamation entitled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers", and for other purposes.

3/20/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7961

H.R. 7961 in the 119th Congress, introduced on March 17, 2026, aims to exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction imposed by the Presidential Proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers."

Current Status of Bill HR 7961

Bill HR 7961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2026. Bill HR 7961 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2026.  Bill HR 7961's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7961

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7961

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7961

To exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction under the Presidential Proclamation entitled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers", and for other purposes.
To exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction under the Presidential Proclamation entitled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers", and for other purposes.

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