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S 4637 119th Congress · Senate

Expanding Flex Waivers for J-1 Physicians

Official title: 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.

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What This Bill Does

This bill proposes to increase the number of flex waivers for J-1 nonimmigrant physicians by five per state and create a new portal to help these physicians find jobs outside their preferred states.

This legislation aims to address physician shortages in certain states by providing more opportunities for foreign-trained doctors to practice in the U.S., which could improve healthcare access for many communities.

Who This Bill Affects

If passed, this bill could lead to more doctors being available in underserved areas, potentially improving healthcare services for residents in those regions.

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Latest Status

May 21, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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