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Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act
6/9/2026, 5:23 AM
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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

Erik Parrott
1,024
3 months ago
I think this bill is good for us, hope it helps with healthcare access.

Asaiah Gupta
1,148
3 months 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

Fatima Willis
1,190
3 months ago
This bill is bad for us, it's gonna mess things up for everyone.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4637
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