H.R. 10707

Internationally Trained Physicians Assistance Act of 2026

Sponsor: Adam Smith

1 cosponsor

Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Contents

1 Short title; finding

I Incentivizing States to allow transitional practice by international medical graduates

101 Grants 102 Exemption of certain eligible internationally trained physicians from application of FTE cap

II Assisting internationally trained physicians during pursuit of licensure and employment

201 Grants

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Introduced Oct 1
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Introduced Oct 1
Committee Now
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Oct 1)

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Sec. 1. Short title; finding

(a) Short title. This Act may be cited as the Internationally Trained Physicians Assistance Act of 2026.

(b) Finding. Congress finds that several States have implemented alternative pathways to licensure for internationally trained physicians to address health workforce shortages and improve access to care in underserved communities.

I Incentivizing States to allow transitional practice by international medical graduates

Sec. 101. Grants

Sec. 102. Exemption of certain eligible internationally trained physicians from application of FTE cap

II Assisting internationally trained physicians during pursuit of licensure and employment

Sec. 201. Grants