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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.

5/22/2026, 7:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 4637

This bill, designated as S. 4637 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on May 21, 2026. It aims to increase the number of flex waivers available in each State for J-1 nonimmigrants by 5 and to establish a secondary physician match portal. This portal would assist alien physicians who are struggling to find employment in their preferred State of residence to secure employment in another State.

Current Status of Bill S 4637

Bill S 4637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill S 4637 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 21, 2026.  Bill S 4637's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4637

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4637

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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.

Comments

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Asaiah Gupta

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1 day ago

I support this bill cuz it helps alien physicians find jobs in other states if they can't find one in their preferred state. It's important to have more flex waivers available to help these doctors out. #support #physicians #jobs