US lawmakers move to spare H-1B healthcare workers from $100K entry-fee; bill gains bipartisan backing
TNN / Mar 19, 2026, 15:16 (IST)
A bipartisan bill in the US House aims to exempt healthcare employers from a $100,000 H-1B surcharge, addressing concerns about worsening staff shortages. Introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler and others, the 'H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act' seeks to prevent the fee from hindering recruitment of vital medical professionals, particularly in underserved areas.