Create a new visa category to help foreign nurses work in the United States to address staffing shortages.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with NURSE Visa Act of 2026?
The NURSE Visa Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7351, has been sitting in the House Committee on the Judiciary since February 3, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to act on them. No progress has occurred on this legislation since February 3, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by NURSE Visa Act of 2026 (H.R. 7351 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 9079 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9079 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Donald Beyer (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.