Allow medical professionals with foreign credentials to practice in the United States during health emergencies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Doctors in our Borders Act?
The Doctors in our Borders Act, known as H.R. 1201, has remained in the House Committee on the Judiciary since February 10, 2025. The committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard path for the majority of legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Doctors in our Borders Act (H.R. 1201 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4875 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4875 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
