NURSE Visa Act of 2026

# NURSE Visa Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The NURSE Visa Act of 2026 would create a new visa category specifically for registered nurses to work in the United States. This legislation is designed to address nursing shortages by making it easier for foreign-trained nurses to obtain work visas and come to America to fill open positions in hospitals and healthcare facilities. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit foreign-trained nurses seeking to work in the U.S., U.S. healthcare facilities facing staffing challenges, and potentially patients who could see improved access to nursing care. It could also affect existing immigration processes by adding a new visa pathway focused on healthcare workers. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7351 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Donald S. Beyer, a Democrat from Virginia. Further action would require the sponsoring committee to advance it for consideration.