119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 17, 2026
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
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Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Immigration
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 22, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
H1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act - HR 7961 - all provisions The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - HR 3514 & S 1816 - all provisions Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act Tax Exempt H…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 22, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
H1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act - HR 7961 - all provisions
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED · lobbying firm or registrant: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 5444 - Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025 H.R. 7961 - Physicians and Healthcare Workforce Act S. 2355/H.R. 5582 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 Federal po…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$3,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
…provisions; DRAFT, Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026, all provisions; S. 2355 / H.R. 5582, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, all provisions; H.R. 7961, Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, all provisions; S. 3435 / H.R. 6607, The Future Advancement of Academic Nursing, all provisions; DRAFT, Issues pe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$3,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 7961, Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, all provisions; DRAFT, Issues pertaining H-1B visa program; U.S. Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Citizensh…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$830,000
Spent on own lobbying
…TPS, H-1B and other immigration related updates from Hill and Admin Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H. R. 7961) Department of Education NPRM, which includes a proposed change to the definition of what counts as a professional degree Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES (FKA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES (FKA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 7961, the Physicians and Healthcare Workforce Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…igration detention (general); H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act; H-1B and J-1 visa delays/disruptions for physicians and trainees (general); H.R. 7961, H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act; H-1B Cap Subject Application Fee
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · lobbying firm or registrant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ation (ALL). H.R. 8013: Keep Innovators in America Act A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality to codify the Optional Practical Training program (ALL). H.R. 7961: H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act A bill to exempt H-1B health care workers from the restriction under the Presidential Proclamation entit…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HOSPITAL & HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA · lobbying firm or registrant: THE HOSPITAL & HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…otect Our Hospitals Act (H.R. 4807) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731/S.2439) H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H.R. 7961) Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R. 9504)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITALS GROUP, INC · lobbying firm or registrant: RED+BLUE STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 7961 - Issues related to waiving the application fee for H-1B visas for foreign health care professionals seeking to work in the United States.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: RED+BLUE STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
HR 7961 - Issues related to waiving the application fee for H-1B visas for foreign health care professionals seeking to work in the United States.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…upport H.R. 3514/S.1816 Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; Support H.R. 929/S. 266 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act; Support H.R. 7961 H-1B Visas for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act; Oppose H.R. 139 Sunshine Protection Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH · lobbying firm or registrant: ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…the Developing the Community Health Workforce Act (HR8629), the Health Workforce Innovation Act (HR935), H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (HR7961), the Community TEAMS Act of 2025 (HR3885), funding for Title 7 & Title 8 workforce programs and activities related to a new workforce coalition, The Alliance…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$144,050
Spent on own lobbying
Letter to DHS Secretary regarding physician J-1 visas Letter to DHS Secretary for physician exemption to H-1B visa fee H.R. 7961 - H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval regarding a regulation, entitled Establishing…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL · lobbying firm or registrant: THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$110,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 7961 - H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act: Provisions regarding H-1B visas for physicians and health care workers. H.R. 6718 - Professional Stude…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE ICKES AND ENRIGHT GROUP (ON BEHALF OF GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION) · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 7961 - H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng American Dream and Promise Act Great Lakes Authority J-1 Visa Waivers Northern Border Regional Commission Nursing as a STEM-related field Duration of Status H.R. 7961, H-1B for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…otect Our Hospitals Act (H.R. 4807) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731/S.2439) H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H.R. 7961) Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R. 9504) MMM Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding Telehealth flexibilities and payment Californias Medicaid Hospit…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INLAND EMPIRE HEALTH PLAN · lobbying firm or registrant: POTOMAC PARTNERS DC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$45,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…gislation; PL 119-4, FY 26 and FY 27 Appropriations legislation, and various Presidential executive orders. Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. H.R. 7961 H1-B Visa Support for Health Care Professionals
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$4,540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…l provisions H.R.1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R.5283 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, all provisions H.R.7961 - H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, all provisions S.2650 - DOCTORS Act, all provisions S.2759 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, all…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$431,446
Spent on own lobbying
…s and graduate medical education. S.3348 - Dream Act of 2025 Issue: Support permanent protections for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. H.R.7961 - H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act Issue: Support physician and health industry exemptions from the $100,000 filing fee for new H-1B visa…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SANFORD HEALTH · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER HILL STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S 709/HR 1585, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, HR 5283/S 2759, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act; HR 7961, H-1Bs for Physicians and Healthcare Workforce Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER HILL STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 709/HR 1585, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act; S 2650, the DOCTORS Act; HR 5283/S 2759, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act;; HR 7961, H-1Bs For Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ICKES & ENRIGHT GROUP (NORTHWELL HEALTH FKA NORTH SHORE-LIJ) · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$110,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 7961 - H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing