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119-hr-10708119th CongressWALLET

Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Introduced

Summary

Expands pathways for eligible immigrants into nursing and allied health careers. The bill creates a federal grant program to lower training and licensing barriers and explicitly lets those immigrants serve in and participate in National Health Service Corps programs.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Help for immigrants in health careers

If enacted, the bill would let the federal government award grants to state, local, Tribal, and private groups to reduce barriers for certain immigrants to become nurses or allied health professionals. Eligible people would include lawful permanent residents, refugees admitted under INA section 207, people granted asylum under INA section 208, and immigrants otherwise authorized to work in the United States. Grant money would be allowed for education and training costs, licensing and exam fees and prep, living stipends for exam study, English classes, and help getting overseas school or training records. The bill would also let those same eligible immigrants serve in the National Health Service Corps and apply for NHSC scholarships or loan repayment, but it would not guarantee selection or specify any funding amounts; the changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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